William Clifton Hairston

Background

Hairston, William Clifton was born on August 16, 1921 in Estancia, New Mexico, United States. Son of William Conway and Velma (Golden) Hairston.

Education

Student, University New Mexico, 1939-1940; student, University Tennessee, Martin, various years.

Career

Teacher Bible school, South Main Church of Christ, Roswell, New Mexico, 1946-1956; teacher Bible school, Bishop St. Church of Christ, Union City, Tennessee, 1956-1972; deacon, teacher, Exch. St. Church of Christ, Union City, 1972-1974; elder, teacher, trustee, Exch. St. Church of Christ, Union City, since 1974; insurance agent, Brundige-Hairston-Durham, Union City, 1956-1986; insurance agent, Union City Insurance Agency, since 1986.

Director, secretary Reelfoot Youth Camp, Hornbeak, Tennessee, since 1982.

Achievements

• William Clifton Hairston has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman, insurance professional by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Union City Chamber of Commerce, 1968-1970, vice president, 1970-1972. Member advisory board Freed-Hardeman University, since 1998. Member Kiwanis (secretary-treasurer 1962-1963, Second vice president 1963-1964, 1st vice president 1964-1965, president 1965-1966).

Connections

Married; children: William Michael, Sharon Lynn Hairston Fuller.

Father:

William Conway Hairston

Mother:

Velma (Golden) Hairston

child:

Sharon Lynn Hairston Fuller Hairston

child:

William Michael Hairston