Kevin Duane Hairston Sr

Kevin D. Hairston, Sr., a native of Washington, DC, was preceded in death by his parents, Jack E. and Velma B. Hairston, who, along with his paternal grandmother Belva G. Morris, raised him with core family values including religion, discipline and respect. Early in his youth, Kevin accepted Christ and served his community as a captain of the Safety Patrol and Junior Assistant Scout Master with Troop 305. Kevin also played on the Junior Varsity Football Team, holding the outside linebacker position. After receiving his general education in the DC Public School System, Kevin proudly raised his right hand, repeated the U.S. Army Oath of Enlistment and traveled to Ft. Gordon, Georgia in 1976 to complete Basic Training. Donning the U.S. Army uniform, Kevin protected and defended our country, serving as a Military Police Officer. He later went on to serve in Frankfurt, Germany as a Multichannel Communications Equipment Operator with the 143rd Signal Battalion. At the close of his military service, Kevin returned home as a disabled veteran to work and build upon his training. He accepted a position at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Washington, DC where he supervised over 45 security officers and administrative staff. At the same time, Kevin utilized the GI Bill to further his education and received an Associate’s Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology at TESST Electronics & Computer Institute, 1982-1984. Kevin later continued his electronics education and became a certified instructor with TESST Electronics in Hyattsville, MD and Quality Business Systems in Washington, DC. In June of 1988, Kevin requested Deborah’s hand in marriage and from that union Kevin, Jr. was born. In the early 1990s, Kevin relocated his family to the Richmond, VA area where he worked as Watch Commander with the Department of Corrections. After divorce, Kevin settled into the Virginia area and was certified by the American Board of Opticians in 1999. He closed out his work-life with WalMart as an Optician. In 2011, Kevin was welcomed back to the DC-area, where he made Clinton, MD his home, as he lived life in positivity despite his progressing Multiple Sclerosis symptoms. Primarily receiving his care at the VA Medical Center, Kevin gained more friends and enjoyed time with a number of comrades until he became a full-time nursing facility resident in Annapolis, MD. Kevin peacefully transitioned later morning April 6, 2020. Keeping with the values instilled in him, Kevin was a loving father; caring brother, uncle and cousin; as well as a devoted brother-friend to many he considered to be “just like family”. To cherish many memorable moments, Kevin leaves his children Kevin Jr., Akaisha Douglas, and Shawn Kemp-Douglas; six grandchildren, Kevin III (deceased); two great-grandchildren; one sister, Gloria (John Sr.); two brothers, Richard (deceased) and Jack Jr.; one niece, JaKai; and a host of cousins, extended family and friends

Kevin Duane Hairston Sr

June 26, 1958 - April 6, 2020