Charles Douglas Meares, 61, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014 at Halifax Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.  

Doug formerly lived in Asheville, where he worked at UNCA, Milkco Inc., and Walmart.  

Doug loved Nascar, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Duke Basketball.

 Doug had such a kind heart and will be missed.  

He joins his mother and father, Eva and Charlie Meares in his heavenly home.  

Doug leaves behind two daughters, Angie Meares and Chantell Garland; two sisters Sandra Meares and Becky Lance; grandchildren Brittany and Austin Craig; Allison and Trevor Garland; and Christina Barrett; also special friends Kaye and Ronnie Cooke.  

A memorial service will be held at a later date.