Judson E. Hair

Highlands, NC -Dr. Judson E. Hair went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, September 16, 2012.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, Mary P. Hair. He is survived by his three sons and daughters in law, Judson and Betty Hair, James and Victoria Hair and Harrison and April Hair and one daughter and son in law, Anne and Kevin Killilea as well as his eight grandchildren, Patrick Hair, Christopher Hair, Jessica Hair, MaryEllis Hair, Caitlin Killilea, Beau Hawks, Peyton Hawks and Aubry Hawks, and his sister, Mrs. Lillian Hair Jervey. He was affectionately known to friends and family as Big Daddy.

Dr. Hair was born in Columbia, SC on April 8, 1925, the son of Harrison B. and Myrtle P. Hair. He attended Clemson University and graduated from the College of Charleston and the University of South Carolina Medical School. He also served in World War II as a pilot in the US Army Air Corps.

After a short time in private practice, he came to Clemson University to run the student health service and also served as the team physician for athletics until his retirement. As a pioneer in the field, he received the Ruth Boynton Award for service to Student Athletic Medicine. He also was inducted into the Clemson University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2000.
At the time of his death, he was living in Highlands, NC and was a very active member and Deacon Emeritus at the First Baptist Church of Highlands. The church was the center of his life and he was loved by all as a spiritual and Godly leader. Dr. Hair had attended a very sweet Homecoming Service where he led the prayer and was sharing lunch with all of his church family when he died of a sudden heart attack. His family and friends have found peace in the Lord taking him home in a place and at a time that meant so much to him.

There will be a celebration of his life on Saturday, September 22 at 4 pm at the First Baptist Church of Highlands. Pastor Charles Harris will officiate. A special supper for family and close friends will be served at the church following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to First Baptist Church of Highlands, 220 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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