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Dimitrios Kakouras

August 15, 1923 - July 27, 2020
Visitation
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 |
Wednesday 7/29, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Service
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 |
Wednesday 7/29, 10:30 am - 10:40 am
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 |
Wednesday 7/29, 11:00 am
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 |
Wednesday 7/29, 12:30 pm

Dimitrios Kakouras, 96, of Greenville, husband of Irene Kakouras, died Monday, July 27, 2020 at his home.

Born in Aroniatha, Kalesmenoi, Greece, he was the son of the late Spiro and Eleni Siampoulis Kakouras.

Mr. Kakouras moved from Greece to Sydney, Australia in 1955, where he married in 1958, and they had their children. Then in 1968, he moved his family to Greenville. He was a partner in the Li'l Rebel Drive In, on Pleasantburg Drive and he was a member of Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

In addition to his wife, survivors include; three children, Spiro Kakouras (Helen), Kathy Garilas (Nick), and Serafim Kakouras (Sheena); six grandchildren, Valerie Lironis (Hristos), James Garilas, Dimitri Kakouras (Christina), Irene Kakouras, Peyton Kakouras and Skye Naylor; and great-granddaughter, Eleni Kakouras.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. The Trisagion will begin at 10:30 a.m. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the cathedral. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may in Mr. Kakouras' memory to Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 406 North Academy St., Greenville, SC 29601.

Condolences and "Hugs from Home" may be left for the family by clicking the link above.

Visitation
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 | Map
Wednesday 7/29, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Service
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 | Map
Wednesday 7/29, 10:30 am - 10:40 am
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 | Map
Wednesday 7/29, 11:00 am
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 | Map
Wednesday 7/29, 12:30 pm

Dimitrios Kakouras, 96, of Greenville, husband of Irene Kakouras, died Monday, July 27, 2020 at his home. Born in Aroniatha, Kalesmenoi, Greece, he was the son of the late Spiro and Eleni Siampoulis Kakouras. Mr. Kakouras moved from Greece to Sydney, Australia in 1955, where he married in 1958, and they had their children. ThenContinue Reading

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The Georgiades Family left a message on August 6, 2020:
Your dear father is in our prayers. May his memory be eternal. Sending love and care to his wonderful family.
Katina Riley left a message on August 1, 2020:
Helen I am so very sorry on the death of your dear father. We are praying for you and your family.
Mac Knight left a message on July 29, 2020:
I am so sorry for the loss of your father, grandfather, leader, etc. The Little Rebel has been a part of my life since 1966 and I love you all. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Curtis and Rachel Atkins Branch left a message on July 29, 2020:
I did not know this man personally but sure did enjoy his food at Lil Rebel over the years. Also enjoyed knowing some of his family that works the restaurant now. May God be with you all as you grive the passing of a great family man. May you find comfort in the memories you have. 
Donna Jones left a message on July 29, 2020:
Prayers for the family, Donna Jones & Ronnie Bridwell
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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