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Michael Vaughn Guiles passed away at his home in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on June 22, 2026. He was born on October 12, 1945, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Paul Vaughn Guiles and Alice Matthews Guiles.
Michael was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Beverly Hope Williams Guiles, in December 2017; his wife, Carol Ellis Burdette Guiles, in July 2002; and his sister, Paula Elizabeth Guiles Scott, in September 2023.
He is survived by his sister-in-law, Courtney Williams Glaze, and her husband, Scott, of Leesburg, Virginia; his sister-in-law, Jennifer Williams Roca of Alexandria, Virginia, and her daughters, Isabella and Vivian; his brother-in-law, Gene Wesley “Wes” Williams, Jr. and his wife, Amy of Moseley, Virginia, and their daughters, Taylor, Madison, Morgan, and Katelyn; and his sister Paula’s children. In addition to his family, Michael was deeply loved by many dear friends, colleagues, and former students throughout Northern Virginia and the Outer Banks.
Michael attended West Virginia University and devoted more than 30 years to teaching art in the District of Columbia and Fairfax County Public Schools. His passion for art, creativity, and education left a lasting impact on the countless students whose lives he touched throughout his career.
Following his retirement from Fairfax County Public Schools, Michael and Hope fulfilled their dream of moving to the Outer Banks, a place they both loved. For more than two decades, Michael embraced the coastal lifestyle and enjoyed the close friendships and sense of community he found there. Michael and his family are grateful to the good friends that took care of him these past few years.
A proud Tennessean and West Virginian at heart, Michael had a lifelong love of hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. Many wonderful memories were made with friends sharing stories, laughter, and adventures in the woods and on the water.
Michael will be remembered for his kind spirit, artistic talent, devotion to family and friends, his sense of humor, and the positive influence he had on so many lives. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
No services are planned at this time. Please share a message of comfort with the Garland family via the online register at gallopfuneralservices.com.

Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was founded in Nags Head, NC in 2006 by licensed North Carolina Funeral Director Courtney N. Gallop. This independent, minority and woman-owned start-up funeral home challenged the existing monopoly firm which had sole control of all funeral care, goods, and services provided in Manteo, the Outer Banks, and Currituck County for nearly 100 years.
Finally - someone brought competition into the local funeral industry. As a direct result of Gallop Funeral Services, Inc., local families now have choices, options, alternatives, fairer pricing, flexibility, and a higher level of service in funeral care for their loved ones.

In 2016, Gallop Memorial Chapel was opened in Barco, NC. The spacious, newly remodeled facility is the first and only funeral service-related business ever to locate in Currituck County. The Barco Gallop Memorial Chapel is conveniently located near the Outer Banks, Moyock and Elizabeth City. The elegant yet relaxing chapel interior is welcoming and comfortable for viewings, family gatherings, funerals, and memorial services. Our Barco chapel is perfectly equipped to serve all faiths and families in the county.
Courtney Gallop and the staff at Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. are committed to excellence. We continue to improve, grow, invest, and learn in order to provide the highest level of service for all families entrusted to our care.

In 2011, we built and established Capital Crematory, the first and only crematory ever in Dare County. The crematory supports Gallop Funeral Services and also provides professional cremation services for other funeral homes in the Albemarle area. Having our own local crematory means your loved one's cremation will be handled personally by owners of the funeral home, 100% locally, quickly, and at the best pricing.