Charles Awalt Medearis, 66, of St. Petersburg, died on Sunday, October 5, 2008, at the Kindred Hospital in St. Petersburg. He was born in Little Rock, AR and moved to St. Petersburg in 1979 from Fayetteville, AR. He served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a bankruptcy attorney for over 23 years in St. Petersburg and was a member of the Florida Bar Association and the American Bar Association. In addition, he was a member of Sertoma and MENSA. He enjoyed scuba diving. He is survived by his son, David Medearis of Clearwater, FL; daughter, Erin Medearis of Tampa, FL; brother, Robert Medearis of Millington, TN; a grandchild, Aiden Maulucci; and his ex-wife, Sharon Richards of Largo, FL. Services will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, November 1, at the Bay Pines VA Medical Center Chapel which is located at 10000 Bay Pines Blve, St. Petersburg, FL. Following the services, a gathering will be held at the home of Sharon Richards at 122 Live Oak Lane, Largo, FL, 33770. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to a charity of each individuals choosing.
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So long, my friend. God Bless
Some yrs. ago, Mr. Medearis was so kind to me when I had so many financial problems. I’m so sorry to hear of his death. My sympathy to all his family.
Dear David and Erin,
I was so sorry to learn of your father’s passing. Many, many years ago, I loved him very much too. Erin, I lost all your contact info. when lightening fried my computer. I have tried to find you on line, and finally found this today. When you find a bit of time I would appreciate your getting in touch with me so that I may find out more about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Carol Porter
I am Charlie’s cousin Jennifer, daughter of Mary Medearis, Charlie’s father Gandy’s sister. I only heard of Charlie’s death today, from my mother Mary and other cousin Susie. Charlie was older than I, but I have wonderful memories of us all at his father’s lake, eating paperthin hamburgers and diving into the weedy water. Charlie teased me unmercifully but I loved it because to my ten year old eyes he was dreadfully cute. I think of you all in your loss.
David and Erin – Charlie was my cousinhis dad and my mom were brother and sister. I always remember your Dad as charming and mischievous. I met you David when you were about 4 months old and named Spike. I know your Dad loved you both intensely and hope you will always think of him as a unique, loving man. He always made us laugh when the cousins got together out at the lake. Smile when you think of him, because I do.
Suzie