Douglas Eugene Eley

Douglas Eugene Eley "Heavy" of Murfreesboro, NC, departed this life on Friday, February 20, 2026, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. A native of Hertford County, NC, he was born on September 20, 1957, to the late Claxton Eley and Mildred Smith Eley.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Lovan Briggs Eley, of the home. two daughters, Keyonia Eley of Murfreesboro, NC and Denita Eley (Travis) of Greenville, NC; one grandchild, Kezia Eley; five sisters, Carol Hunt of St. John, NC, Felina Beverly (Earl), Shelia Freeman, Lisa Eley (Louis) all of Ahoskie, NC and Michelle Saulsbury of Salisbury, NC; three brothers, Robert Eley of Ahoskie, NC, Ronald Eley (Angela) of Aulander, NC and Michael Lee (Tasha) of Murfreesboro, NC; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.