Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m., Monday September 21, 2020
Location: Cedar Grove Cemetery, Williamsburg
Myrl Lewis Hairfield, 78, of Williamsburg, passed away at his home on Monday, September 14th. He battled cancer on and off for 40 years, and was thus grateful for every day he spent with his family.
Myrl was a consumate gentleman. He could sum up a situation in a single sentence and offer words of wisdom the beneficiary wouldn’t soon forget. He was wise beyond understanding and had a deep love of family. Although most of his friends would count themselves as family to Myrl, and he would be glad for it and agree. To his family he was a father, grandfather, mentor, idol, and most importantly a friend. He accomplished a lot in his 78 years, but his family and friends would count as his greatest accomplishments.
Myrl was an avid hunter and fisherman. He always looked forward to the annual trip to South Dakota for pheasant hunting, with some of his dearest friends. They shared the experience of drinking Scotch and buying their ammunition where pizza, bibles and prime rib are sold. He couldn’t have been happier. And if you were ever wondering which bird he shot, it was the one with the bullet in the left eye. Being outdoors and bonding with friends is what filled his cup.
Myrl is survived by his wife Alice, daughters Carol Bowler (Chris) and Sandra Collier (Darrell). He adored his 4 grandchildren, Sarah (19), Emma (15), Rosalyn (15), Mason (12), and his step-grandchildren alike.
A graveside service will be held at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Williamsburg, on Monday September 21, 2020, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his name to the Cleveland Clinic.