John H. Meador

John H. Meador, age 81 of Wirtz died Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doc C. Meador and Brunie Powell Meador; brothers, Halsey Meador, Nyle Meador and Layne Meador; sister, Geraldine Walker; grandson, Victor Lee DiGiacomo. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Pettway Meador; sons, Johnny Meador, Vic Reed, Mike Reed, Sr. (Cathy), Darryl Reed (Laura); like a daughter, Heather Tweed; grandchildren, Peyton Meador, Travis Reed (Christina), Chelsha Reed, Mike Reed, Jr. (Haley), Stephen Reed, Leslie DiGiacomo (Nick), Josh Reed, Jason Reed, Jana Reed, Mayra Menjivar (Alex) and Alex Plotts; and 11great grandchildren. John was a loving son, brother, husband, dad and papaw. John was in the U.S. Marines from 1956 until 1962. He retired as a tool maker from Ingersoll-Rand in 1996 after 29 years, since retirement he enjoyed working for Duncan Ford for over 20 years. Funeral services will be conducted at Flora Funeral Chapel 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2019 with Pastor Jeffery White officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.