Edward Meadows

MEADOWS, Edward M., 85, of Nashville, TN was born September 19, 1925 and died January 4, 2011. Son of the late Roxie Belle Dickerson Meadows and Edgar Mann Meadows. Married to Patricia Elaine McCord Meadows for 65 years. One child Pamela Aileen Meadows Altom Ken of Wake Forest, NC. Three grandchildren: Eric K. Altom Kelly of Eaton, OH, Kent E. Altom Charla of Alpharetta, GA and Kelli A. Caldwell John of Lacey, WA. Three great-grandchildren: McPherson K. Altom, Johnathan E. Altom, and Carly A. Altom. Also survived by one sister, Doris Bramble, one brother, William Meadows Wilma and many wonderful nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters: Jewel Thompson John, Mary Jane Aldred Johnny, Annie Sue Waters Wilson and Beverly Jean Harman Bud and a much loved niece, Susan Meadows Burns. He was a veteran of the 1st Marine Division, U.S. Marine Corps World War II and Korean Conflict. He was also a Master Mason of Bellevue Lodge #716, a Scottish Rite Mason 32nd degree for over 55 years, and a member of the Al Menah Shrine. He retired from Ford Glass Plant after 32 years of service. Visitation will be held at the West Harpeth Funeral Home on Thursday, January 6, 2011 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A celebration of life service will follow at 7 p.m. to include Masonic rites. Burial will be at the Middle Tennessee Veterans' Cemetery, 7931 McCrory Lane, Nashville on Friday, January 7, 2011 at 1pm. Pallbearers will be Eric Altom, Kent Altom, John Caldwell, Rick Bramble, Ray Harman, Corky Swift, Matt Tant, and Jason Tant. WEST HARPETH FUNERAL HOME 6962 Charlotte Pk 615352-9400 www.afamilylegacy.com