Douglas Bryant Matthews, Jr.

Douglas “Dougie” Bryant Matthews, Jr., 65 or Eden, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at UNC Rockingham Healthcare.

A private family memorial to celebrate Dougie’s life will be held at a later date.

Dougie was born May 23, 1960 in Leaksville, NC, to Douglas Bryant Matthews, Sr. and Catherine “Kitty” Harris Matthews. He was a graduate of Morehead High School, class of 1978. He was the owner/operator of Mr. Parts Auto Sales. He enjoyed fishing and selling cars. Mostly, Dougie enjoyed hanging out with friends and family.

Surviving are his daughter, Leslie Hailey; grandchildren, Jewel Vaughn, Landon Vaughn, Kendall Hailey; great-grandchildren, Kehlani Dalton, Anya Hensley; mother, Catherine “Kitty” Harris Matthews; sister, Rinda Matthews Loftis (Kenny); nephews and nieces, Brandon Loftis (Josie), Crystal Matthews (Eric), Bryant Pinnix, Sierra Pinnix.

He is preceded in death by his father, Douglas B. Matthews, Sr.

The family requests no food or flowers. Please consider donations to Fair Funeral Home to help the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.