James William Meares Obituary

The memory of James William Meares of Virginia Beach, Virginia, who passed away on January 4, 2026 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James William Meares to pay them a last tribute.

In the sacred silence of farewell, James William is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that James William's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Meares and Sotrea Meares. He is survived by: his wife Linda Meares; his children, Tony Meares (Tracy), Andrew Meares (Isabella) and Christina Parsley (Joseph); his sister Chrissy; and his grandsons, Evan and Gabriel.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Jim's memory to the Hellenic Woman's Club Scholarship Fund (Norfolk Chapter) or to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir.