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Obituary For Darrick K. Giles
Our beloved Darrick Keith Giles 53, of Stoney Mountain Rd., Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this earthly life on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Hummingbird Center, Vermont. He was born May 12, 1972, in Martinsville, VA to Irma M. Giles and the late John Giles, Jr.
In addition to his father, Darrick was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Glenora Giles and his maternal grandparents, Earnest and Irma Beville.
Darrick obtained his culinary degree. He then obtained an associate degree in Robotic Engineering and certification as a Personal Trainer from Camden County College, Blackwood, NJ. After relocating to Virginia, Darrick received his Commercial Driver’s License from Patrick Henry Community College. He attended Morning Star Holy Church.
Darrick has a passion for cooking and baking, when he wasn’t whipping up delicious meals in the kitchen, you could find him fishing, crabbing, white water rafting, skiing, snowboarding, gardening or car racing.
Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Irma M. Giles of Martinsville, VA; son, Mathias K. Bannister of Martinsville, VA; sister, Dr. Karen M. Giles of New Castle, DE; and a host of other relatives, and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville with Reverend Tyler C. Millner, Eulogist. Interment will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville.
A public viewing will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will receive friends at the residence, 1595 Stoney Mountain Rd., Martinsville. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
Darrick requests that family and friends bring a memento or souvenir to place inside the casket.
Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.
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Poochie, Karen& Family, Darrick & you have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, be at peace & keep the faith - Life eternal is the future. You continue in my prayers as you move ahead.
Irma♥️so saddened about the loss of "Your Darrick" 💔 You, Karen,Son/remaining of family/friends have my utmost sympathy, blessings, prayers and most of all love ♥️ You'll "The Hairston's"(Richetta"Richy",Alexir"Lex")🙏
Darrick was a great friend and a dear customer for many years. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. May prayers are for the family and friends. Fly high my friend until we meet again.
Condolences to the family. We pray for your comfort.
Our Prayers go out to the Giles Family 🙏❤️
Condolences to the family!!
Darrick. I will really miss you. Our laughs,ur stories of life and most of all your kind ❤️ heart.. We laughed so much. Everyone loved you so much...We will meet again. Rest on. Love Karen Ann. Kelsey. Chance and Karrenten..6/25
Irma and family, you have our deepest sympathy.
Praying for the entire families and friends. I remember Darrick as a young kid. RIP Darrick. Eric & Sherri Hairston, Hampton, VA
Praying for Mathias and the entire family.
Praying for Mathias and the entire family.
Darrick was such a caring soul. He was so good to my sister and my young niece. I am very grateful to him. May he rest in God's arms. My condolences and prayers to his family. With Love, Kim
My condolences 💐 to the family of Darrick I'm going to miss u so much I'm praying for the family
Prayers and condolences to Darrick's family and friends. Kisha D James LPHS C/O 90
My heart is heavy with the news of Darrick ,I pray God grants the family comfort in your time of bereavement, god makes no mistake.
My heartfelt condolences to the Giles family. My neighbors for many years. May he rest in peace as we continue to cherish his memories. Dickerson family/our prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort during your family's difficult time. God has you under his grace. Ernest Brooks
So sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort during your family's difficult time. God has you under his grace.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
