Mr. Airey was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Loeffler Airey; his daughter, Sherron Lorino and three step-daughters, Ann Godwin, Barbara Sheffield, and Joanne McNatt.
He is survived by two step-sons, Eugene F. (Betty) Loeffler, Jr. and Victor William (Yvonne) Loeffler; fifteen grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and a special friend, Julie Hornaday.
The family will receive friends from 4 P.M. until 6 P.M. on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Radney Funeral Home, Dauphin Street, with the Rosary at 4:30 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 A.M. on Monday, February 13, 2012 from Little Flower Catholic Church. Interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery.