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James Meador Obituary
James "Jim" Taylor Meador, 86, of Carey, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.
Jim was born Nov. 2, 1936, in Crab Orchard, West Virginia, to the late Creed and Odessa (Spangler) Meadows. He married Helen Ritzler on Dec. 11, 1970, and she survives.
Jim is also survived by seven children, Tom (Kim) Meador, Robin (John) Nungester, Paul Ritzler, Tammy (Kenny) Chundzinski, Shari (Tim) Lutz, Michelle (Scott) Beier, and Deanna (Jesse) Blakley; 23 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry (Phyllis) Meadows; and sister, Sandy Hawkins.
Jim was preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie VanWelden; brother, A.E. (Bud) Moye; and three sisters, Betty McDowell, Mary Lou Rosendalem and June Hampshire.
Jim loved driving semi, running heavy equipment, mechanicing, and welding. He was a jack of all trades. Not only was he hard working, but he was also loving and kind. He never met a stranger. Everyone became a friend.
There will be a celebration of Jim's life at a later time.
Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory, Tiffin, is assisting family with arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Michael Moye
March 31, 2023
Jim is my uncle--Dad's brother. Linda and I send our love and prayers to Helen and their entire family for their loss.
God bless you all.
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