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Matthew Meares
1960 - 2019
Matthew Meares
1960 - 2019
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BORN
1960
DIED
2019
Matthew Meares Obituary
MATTHEW MEARES
LUMBERTON — Mr. Matthew Meares, 59, of Lumberton, passed away Monday, Dec. 2, 2019.
He was born in Robeson County on Oct. 31, 1960, to the late Ertle Ray Meares and JoAnn Dowless Meares.
He is survived by his mother, JoAnn Dowless Meares of Sneads Ferry; his children, Nicholas Meares (Destiny Hunt), and Jacqueline Marissa Meares, all of Lumberton, and Samantha Jo Meares Padilla (Christian) of Blue Springs, Missouri; two grandchildren, Spencer Meares, and Ataliah Padilla; three brothers, Thomas Meares, and John Meares, both of Lumberton, and William Meares of Cameron; two sisters, Kathy Meares Shaw of Sneads Ferry, and Christina Meares of Boulder, Colorado.
The family will receive friends prior to the service on Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. at United Pentecostal Church, 1011 Carthage Road in Lumberton. Following the visitation, a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. with Rev. LaDon Barnhill officiating.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.FloydMortuary.net.
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Connie and Ervin Patterson
December 21, 2019
So sorry to learn of Matthews passing. We have always thought the world of him. Continued thoughts and prayers for the family.
Teresa and Danny Bryan
December 11, 2019
Prayers and thoughts for the Mears Family. Matthew was a kind and worked hard man. He will be missed RIP
Sheriff Burnis Wilkins
December 9, 2019
Have your family in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.
Beverly Suggs
December 6, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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Pastor Jerry & Prophet Michelle Jacobs
December 6, 2019
We send our most sincere prayers to the entire Meares Family. Michelle and I are grateful for having had Brother Matthew in our lives and helping us in the beginning stages of ministry in this area. Thank You Father for loaning Matthew to us..... Pjj
G C & Linda Bryan
December 5, 2019
Thomas, may God bless you and each member of the family during this most trying of life's circumstances. Take care of each other and may the grace of God rule over you through the passing of Matthew. There is and old saying that applies to situations like this; if God brought us to it He will carry us through it. We love the Meares family.
Christopher Barfield
December 5, 2019
Matthew was a dear friend of mine. I spent over ten years working with him. If you teach a man how to fish, he will never go hungry. Matthew was my teacher and for that I'm grateful. My love and prayers goes out to the family. Matthew will always be missed.
Rhonda Romine Olson
December 5, 2019
God grant the family peace and strength during this time. Rest well my friend.
Brenda Baxley Warwick
December 5, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michael & Margie Warwick
December 4, 2019
Prayers for the Meares family during this time of sorry.
Tammy Rozier Carter
December 4, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Ive know Matthew for almost 40 years and he was always just a sweet guy. My prayers for the family and Mrs. Meares.
Dwayne Branch
December 4, 2019
Deepest condolences. Sending My Prayers and Love for the whole family.
Reggie Neal
December 4, 2019
RIP cousin, may our Heavenly Father comfort all the family!
Kathy Mayers
December 4, 2019
He always loving person,very close to my heart. And he could sing and tear a panio up
Sherri Bridgeman
December 4, 2019
So sorry for the family's loss. Matthew was a dear sweet friend of mine since high school. He will be truly missed by many. You all are in my thoughts and Prayers!
Rachel Cain
December 4, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carolyn Mercer
December 4, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sharon Grooms
December 4, 2019
Prayers and condolences to the family..Matthew will be missed,Lowes Home Improvement Family.
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