Stephen Louis "Kaline" Hairston, 68, of Sellers St., Martinsville, VA, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal rest on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Born September 7, 1953, in Virginia, he was the son of Frank Noel Hairston and Lillie Mae Still Hairston who preceded him in death.
In addition to his parents, Stephen was preceded in death by his grandmother who raised him, Mary Hairston; and his aunt who helped raise him, Annette Hairston.
Stephen was a 1972 graduate of Martinsville High School, where he excelled in football and basketball. In 1978, he graduated from Norfolk State University with a bachelor's degree in Social Work. He was a United States Army Veteran. Stephen was a member of St. Paul High Street Baptist Church.
Those left to cherish his memory include: two daughters, Alisha (Erik Garcia) Hairston of Austin, TX, and Krystal (Chris) Abrille of Atlanta, GA; one son, Demeterius (Pamala) Martin of Martinsville, VA; two brothers, Frank Hairston of McLeansville, NC, and Dennis Hairston of St Louis, MO; seven grandchildren, Demeka Bolton, De'Miya Martin, Shequia Hairston, Ka'Leila Abrille, Lincoln Abrille, Charlie Abrille, and Ledger Abrille; and a host of other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home with Pastor Matthew Brown, Eulogist. Burial will be private. Viewing will be held on Monday, February 7, 2022, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required.
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Arrangements are entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home.
Scrooge, We are truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. I pray that God will continue to be with you and watch over you, may he shine his face upon you and give you peace. We love you very much! 💜 Amy & Alivia
Frank, I am so sorry for the loss of Kaline. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Debra Pettie Graves
My deepest and sincerest condolences to the Hairston family in your time of bereavement. You all have my prayers. Brenda Preston
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Praying for God's love and comfort to surround you all and help you make it through this time of loss. With our deepest Sympathy,
Chuck and Denyce
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Praying for God's love and comfort to surround you all and help you make it through this time of loss. He will be remembered and missed by many. With our deepest sympathy, Kristen and Eddie Jenkins
Our condolences go out to the family and prayers are going up for the days ahead. The Spencer Family
We are sorry to hear of your Loss, Sending condolences and a Heartfelt prayer that God's loving presence will bring Comfort to the Family. The Life Society, Hazel W. Spencer, President.
Condolences to my cousin Kaline and the Hairston Family.
Carlissa Brooks-Ashley
To my family, you have my deepest sympathy. Kaline was always a very kind young man and we will never forget him. You all have our prayers. Love, Willie Mae and Peter Harris
To the family of Kaline, we send you condolences and prayers on your lost. Kaline was a genuine man, who never met a stranger. He will be missed. Michael, Sharon & Sharron Wooden
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