Renwick “Ren” Oneal Hairston, 64, passed away on December 20, 2024, at his home in Axton, Virginia. He was born in Martinsville, VA on June 17, 1960, to Clarence “CJ” and Malissia Ann Hairston. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers, Jeffrey Hairston, Warren Hairston, and Joseph “Jay” Hairston.

Ren retired from Smurfit-Stone Container. He was also a scout leader for Troop #440 and a mentor to young children. Ren spent a lot of time outdoors, gardening, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He was a talker, and in any conversation, he was the “sage on the stage”.

Survivors include his loving wife, Aprille, of the home, and three sons. Xavion and Steven, Jr. of the home and Steven, Sr, of Bassett, Virginia. He is also survived by one brother, Clarence Hairston and one sister, Areola Michelle Hairston of Axton, Virginia. Other survivors include six grandchildren, La’Nydia, Paris, Maliyah, Kamarri, Ashanti and Ky’Mani, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A visitation service will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 2:30p.m. with the funeral services at 3:00 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA. Interment will be private.

A public viewing will be held on Thursday, December 26,2024, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.

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