Absent from the body, present with the Lord. On Sunday, October 13, 2024, God called his beloved son, a father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, to transition into his glorified body and be joined with the heavenly host. While we, the family and friends, may grieve naturally for him, we take comfort in knowing that he is now at rest in the arms of the one who loved him most, Jesus.
Darren “Sleepy” Hinton was born in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was the second-born fraternal twin to Francine C. Hinton and James Shaw on November 4, 1971. He was raised by his maternal grandmother, and he grew up in the Camelot section of Chesapeake, Va. Darren “Sleepy” Hinton graduated from Deep Creek High School and worked for local landscaping companies.
Darren was affectionately known as “Sleepy” amongst his family, his peers, and hundreds in the community. This name became the name for all who knew and loved him. Everyone knew him for his affectionate wide smile, hearty laugh, and his magnetic personality.
He authentically loved his family and friends. Sleepy cherished the dinners and the laughter he shared with each of them. He had a special bond with his sister, Amy, who he affectionally called “baby sis.” He would often say, “BABY SIS, LET’S HAVE A PARTY AND INVITE ERRBODY.” He loved having genuine, heartfelt conversations, helping the elderly, and singing to babies. Laughter was simply who he was. Sleepy’s calling in life was to spread unconditional love joy, and to help others.
He loved music and singing. He was widely known for some of his most loving and self-authored melodious songs. One of his most catchy tunes permeated your heart with him singing this line, “oodles of noodles and doohdah, oodles noodles and grits,” after which he belted a hearty infectious laugh that would always uplift your spirits, accompanied by bottomless laughing.
He was predeceased by his beloved mother, Francine Hinton, and a praying grandmother, Ernestine Hinton Woodhouse.
He leaves to cherish his most fondest memories: his father, James Shaw(Theresa); two sons, Darrius and Darren Brown; six grandchildren, Marquis, Serenity, Syn’cere, Story, Secret, and Anesha Brown; three brothers, his beloved twin brother, Darrius (Bubbas) Hinton, Mark Shaw, and John Woodhouse; four loving sisters, Amy “Baby Sis” Hinton, Jamia Shaw, Dana Shaw, and Kim Jones; three nephews, Jeremy, Dontae, and Darrius C Hinton Jr; two nieces, Raven and Daeja Hinton; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends.
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Stacy and Demond Barnes says
October 24, 2024 at 3:21 pmSending our condolences, prayers, and love to the entire family and all connected. God will be your strength and comfort during this most difficult time.
Brandy Lynk Williams says
October 24, 2024 at 4:24 pmFrom the family of the late minister Thelma Taylor we offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Shaw and Hinton family may God comfort and give you peace during this time
Antonio Hunt says
October 24, 2024 at 6:45 pmSorry for your loss you and your family will continue to be in our prayers. Right sleepy.
Felicia Ricks says
October 26, 2024 at 9:11 amWe’re so sorry for the loss of cousin Sleepy. Praying for peace, strength and comfort for everyone.
Love,
Leroy and Felicia Ricks
Melvin Davis says
October 28, 2024 at 9:56 amContinuoulsy praying for healing, grace and mercy for your family. Our heartfelt condolences. May the fond memories of Sleepy bring you solace and peace.
Love,
The Davis Family
Laverne says
October 28, 2024 at 3:12 pmMy sincere condolences to Sleepy and the entire Hinton family! May God continue to bring comfort and peace.
Andrea Johnson says
October 28, 2024 at 7:29 pmSincere Condolences to The Hinton Family. Praying for Complete Comfort In This Time of Need.
Love Always
Andrea Benton Johnson & Family
Lamont Ricks, Sr. says
October 29, 2024 at 6:40 pmOur hearts and prayer go out to the whole family. Much Respect and Much Love.
Lamont, Tracey, Aniyah and Areyah Ricks.
Michele says
October 30, 2024 at 11:14 amMy deepest condolences to the family. Praying for healing and comfort to all. With Love,
Mr. & Mrs Rodney Steward says
October 31, 2024 at 6:20 pmSending our condolences to the family. Sleepy held a special place in everyone’s heart that ever met him. He will be truly missed by all. Rest in heaven until we meet again.
Terrie pettus Ramos says
November 3, 2024 at 8:54 amI’m so sorry for the loss of sleepy he was always at my house doing our childhood joking around RIP 😪