Douglas "Doug" Stuart Farel

Farel, Douglas Stuart Douglas “Doug” Farel, 57, passed away June 21, 2026 in Salem, Virginia. Doug was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on July 8, 1968 to Joseph and Mary Farel. After attending Charlotte Country Day, Camden Military Academy and Myers Park, he embraced the entrepreneurial spirit by starting a roofing company, Deal Roofing. Doug thrived on live music, especially the Grateful Dead (later Dead & Company) and attended music festivals across the country, making friends wherever he went. Doug adored and was so proud of his son, Jake, and shared the love of dogs and concert-going with him. Jake learned the roofing trade and a strong work ethic from his dad. Doug was so helpful to the family when his dad, Joe, had a stroke and he moved into the family home to help care for his dad for a number of years. Inspired by his mom, Doug took up gardening and truly had ‘green thumb’ talent for flowers, vegetables and beauty – especially on his and Carol’s tract of land in Virginia. Doug was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Farel and his beloved German Shepherd, Linc. Doug is survived by his partner Carol Davidson of Salem, VA; his son, Jake Farel of Sumter, SC; his mother, Mary Farel of Charlotte, NC. He is also survived by his siblings: Matt (Lia) Farel of Damariscotta, Maine; Marcy (Tom) McKean and Amy (Jonathan) Merrill, both of Atlanta, Georgia; and many nieces and nephews. The family so appreciates the care and support from Carol, especially in these last few years. Doug was not alone, and for that we are thankful. A celebration of life will be held at a later date; friends and loved ones will be notified when arrangements are finalized. In lieu of gifts, the family asks that you share good stories of Doug while listening to some of his favorite music – even better, attend a live music festival in his memory.