Obituaries

On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, Alvin Bernard “Puff” Largin of Wray St., Martinsville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at his residence. He was born in Martinsville, VA March 16, 1951, the son of Ocie V. Largin and Sam W. Largin.

In addition to his parents, Alvin was preceded in death by two sisters, MaChelia Largin and Ondia Renee Largin, and one brother, Sam W. Largin, Jr.

Bernard as he was affectionately called was a graduate of Martinsville High School class of 1969. He retired from Master Brand Cabinets, and Skipper Hairston Catering. He attended Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.

Bernard leaves to cherish his memory one sister, Doris Regina Largin of Martinsville, VA; three aunts, Jean Dones of Martinsville, VA, Betty Largin of Clarksville, TN, and Saint Clare Largin of Ft. Campbell, KY; extended family, Michael Parker, Ronald Parker, Larry Parker, and Georgette Parker all of Bowie, MD; and a host of other relatives, and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA with Pastor Eric Hairston, Eulogist. The burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, VA. A public viewing will be held on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The family will be receiving friends on Friday, January 12, 2024, at the home of Kerry Smith, 136 Lombard Circle, Martinsville, VA between the hours of 3 p.m. till 8 p.m.

To view live streaming of the funeral service, go to Hairston Funeral Home live on Facebook.

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