John Edgar (Boots) Hayslett, Sr., 80, of Fairfield, Virginia, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at his home.

Born September 6, 1930 in Rockbridge County, he was a son of the late William McDonald Hayslett and Emma Kirby Hayslett.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Hayslett, and a granddaughter Brett Lacy Rowsey.

Mr. Hayslett was the last surviving member of his immediate family of thirteen children.

John was a member of the Lauderdale A.R.P. Church.

He retired from Virginia Military Institute with thirty seven years of service as a heavy equipment operator for Buildings and Grounds.

Surviving are his children, Emma Mae Rowsey and husband, Ricky of Buena Vista; Lillian Carol Starnes and husband, Ray of Roanoke; Bonnie Kay Hayslett of Fairfield; Edith Josie Smith and husband, Richard of Buena Vista; Melissa Palmer Moore and husband, Greg of Lexington; John Edgar Hayslett, Jr. of Fairfield; nine grandchildren two great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Harrison Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lewis McDaniel officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2011 at Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, VA.