On Thursday, April 25,2024, Kenneth W. Devin, Sr., 82, of Fifth St., Martinsville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC. He was born December 20, 1941, in Martinsville, VA to the late Very Carter and Virginia Mae Devin Hairston.

In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Jacquelyn W. Devin, stepfather, Rufus R. Hairston, and his siblings, Curtis C. “Bunky” Devin, Donnie L. Wheatley, Earnestine O. Hairston, and Pattie H. Hairston.

Kenneth was a faithful member of First Baptist Church where he served on the Senior Usher Ministry. He retired from J & J Southeast Container after forty-one years of service. Kenneth received his formal education through the Martinsville City Schools and was a graduate of Albert Harris High School class of 1961.

Those left to cherish his memory include two sons, Kenneth W. Devin, Jr, and Kevin O. Devin; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia “Lucy” Hairston, and Veronica “Ronnie Kay” Mebane; special granddaughter, Kemya Menefee; special friend, Linda Green; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 noon at First Baptist Church, 1043 E. Church St., Martinsville, VA with Pastor Charles Whitfield, Eulogist. The interment will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, VA. A public viewing will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home, 502 Fifth St., Martinsville.

Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.

Courteous, efficient, and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.