Ilion: Mr. George “Roy” Hailston, 87, of Flower Drive, Ilion, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, August 16, 2009 in Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, New Hartford. Mr. Hailston was born on October 24, 1921 in Frankfort, a son of the late John and Helen (Shepard) Hailston. He was a lifelong resident of the Mohawk Valley and a graduate of Frankfort-Schuyler High School. He then enlisted in the United States Army in April of 1943, and was a proud WWII Veteran. Roy married Norma June Yates on March 13, 1944, and enjoyed a loving union of over 50 years until her passing on February 3, 1995. Mr. Hailston was employed as a machinist at the Remington Arms Co. for 30 years. In addition, he worked at Jack’s Esso Gas Station in East Frankfort. He was a member of the Frankfort United Methodist Church for over 75 years. Roy loved the outdoors and had a passion for airplanes and flying. Roy is survived by his loving family: a son, Alan R. Hailston and his wife Marcia of Virginia Beach; a sister: Shirley Murphy of Ilion, and a step-sister, Beverly Garlock and her husband Ray of Mohawk; a step-brother: Tom Shepard of Hendersonville, NC; grandchildren: Robyn Spencer, Kristine Lyczak, Laura Hailston, Steven Hailston, and Ken Hailston; great-grandchildren: Noah and Abby Spencer; sister-in-law, Anne Alsheimer; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Norma, and a son, Gary E. Hailston. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on Friday, August 21, from 9:30am to 11:30am at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Ilion (894-8000). Roy’s funeral will commence at the conclusion of calling hours at 11:30am at the funeral parlor with the Reverend Robert Wollaber presiding. Interment with full military honors will follow in Crown Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, 3620 State Route 12, Clinton. In lieu of floral offerings, kindly consider contributions in Roy’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 100 Lomond Court, Utica, NY 13502. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. To add to Mr. Hailston’s online memorials, please visit our website at www.eneafamily.com.