Sylvester R. Meares passed away December 13, 2023 at the age of 90.  He was born in South Carolina and a resident of Hampton, Virginia for many years.  He served in the U.S. Armed Forces and later retired from the C & O Railroad.  Sylvester loved spending time with his family, golfing and bowling.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary A. Meares; step-son Robert "Bobby" Silver; parents, Mattie Q. and William B. Meares; his sister Rosa J. Little; his brothers, Jefferson "JW" Meares, Robert W. Meares, Cecil W. Meares, and Virgil W. Meares.

Those left to cherish his memories include his sisters, Mary Anna Stoops and Lucia "Cookie" Burt; his brothers, Donald C. Meares and Richard B. Meares; two step-grandchildren; three step-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends who loved and cared for him dearly.

All services will be private.