Douglas M. Meredith

Douglas Meredith Obituary

Douglas M. Meredith, 75, of Roanoke County, Va., passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2009, after a nine year battle with cancer. Douglas was preceded in death by his parents, Ward and Gertrude Meredith, of Pembroke, Va.; brothers, Garnett, WiIliam "Shank," and Jack; and by his sisters, Nannie Mae Runion, Mary Lee St.Claire, and Lucille McCall. Douglas is survived by his wife of 50 years, Helen Whitlock Meredith; his son, Bryan and wife, Jena; and two adored granddaughters, Tara Jo and Ashley Marie, of Columbia, Md. He is survived by two brothers and their wives, Gene and Lahoma Meredith, and Kenny and Dottie Meredith; surviving sisters and their husbands, Frances and Larry Blevins, Lola Falls, Shirley and Benny Eades, and Phyllis "Snookie" and Jerry Williams. To honor Douglas' request, there will be no viewing and his body will be donated to science through the Virginia Anatomical Program. A memorial celebration of life will be held 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2009, at Southview United Methodist Church, 3539 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019, conducted by the Rev. Jeff Wilson and the Rev. Eddie Kendall of Pembroke. Please join the family in the church fellowship hall immediately after for a reception. The family would like to thank the Blue Ridge Cancer Care of Roanoke and the Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their loving care and support. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that ALL memorial donations be made to the Gentle Shepherd Hospice and Southview United Methodist Church.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 6 to Aug. 7, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Meredith

13 Entries

Wilson & Jorema Machado

August 8, 2009

Dear Helen and Family,
Doug, was an incredible kind soul, who always made everyone happy. A true great person and a Helpful Gentleman who will always be remembered and missed at Hanging Rock.
May the Good Lord Bless you all. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Kevin Hiden

August 8, 2009

Helen,

Our prayers are with you and your family. Doug was always a great friend during the many years at High's and afterwards Gary and I always enjoyed talking with Doug and I know my mom and dad thought highly of him as well. He was a true member of the High's family and will be missed greatly. God Bless.

Amy Whitlock Caldwell & Family

August 8, 2009

Aunt Helen,
Our hearts go out to you at this very sad time. You are in our prayers. Uncle Doug was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. His battle is over, and now He's with all the rest of the Angels. We Love You.

Mildred Sharpe Ward

August 7, 2009

Helen, you know how much we cared for Doug. He was one of the finest people I have ever known.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

August 7, 2009

I will always remember Doug and our fun times at Hanging Rock Grocery. He was a special friend.
Michelle Jarels, Roanoke

August 7, 2009

When a very good friend of many years ago passes, it is a very painful experience for me. My sympathy and good wishes are with Doug's family.

Bobby Joe Williams
Half Moon Bay, California , formerly of Pembroke

Scott, Annette & Joseph Widrig

August 6, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Penny Haymaker

August 6, 2009

August 6, 2009

Helen and family,

Don and I were saddened to hear of Doug's passing. As you know, I graduated from high school with Doug. To know Doug was to love him. He was a great friend and we will all miss him. Just hold on to all the wonderful memories you have and hold on to knowing that he is in a better place with no suffering. Our prayers are with you all. God bless.

August 6, 2009

Helen,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Becky Hudgins Cole

Deb Moras

August 6, 2009

Your family is being lifted up in prayers by all your friends at Gentle Shepherd Hospice. Family Care Representative.

Atkins Family

August 6, 2009

We are so sorry to hear about Doug. He was a great friend to us and to our dad, Jr. Dad loved stopping by at the store when he went to the Veterans and talking with Doug. Of course, Steve and Doug have been friends for a very long time and I got to know him through dad. He was a wonderful person and was always joking around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead. God Bless each of you. We will keep his memories in our heart.

Steve and Zachary Atkins
Debbie and T. J. Atkins
(children and grandchildren of Jr. and Hazel Atkins)

August 6, 2009

Helen,

Gloria and I are very sorry to hear of the passing of Doug. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we can now celebrate that Doug is in heaven with our father.

Gary Gibson

Lowell & AnnaMae Davis

August 6, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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