Joe Darrell Meade
Nickelsville, VA | March 24, 2012Joe D. Meade – Nickelsville, VA
Mr. Joe Darrell Meade, 78, Nickelsville, VA passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Mr. Meade was born in Scott County, VA on August 8, 1933 to the late Emmitt and Tennessee Farmer Meade.
Joe retired from Pittston Coal, Clinchfield Division in 1993 and served on the UMWA Compac Committee. He attended Nickelsville United Methodist Church.
Joe was a humble servant of the Lord giving tirelessly as he served as an active member of his community and county. He received numerous awards for his volunteer services and served on several community boards to include: RADA, Scott County Planning Commission, Scott County Board of Social Services, Scott County School Board, Fidelity Masonic Lodge #173, Nickelsville Area Recreation Park (Keith Memorial Park), Virginia State Parks Foundation, and the Virginia Commission on Government and Community Services. The Keith Memorial Park was a vision that Joe, along with so many other volunteers helped to make a reality for the Nickelsville community. He worked rigidly for the students, staff, and faculty of the Scott County Schools as a member of the School Board.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Margaret Meade; son, Darrell Meade; granddaughters, Brittany Jo Edwards and husband, Jeffery and Hilary Meade and fiancé, Chris Frazier; sister, Peggy McConnell and husband, Billy Jack; sisters-in-law, Betty Salyer and husband, Myron, Bobbie Farmer and husband, Don, and Barbara Flanary; brothers-in-law, Johnny Flanary and wife, Jayne and Chuck Flanary and wife, Reba; along with several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, March 27, 2012 in the amphitheater of Keith Memorial Park in Nickelsville, VA. Funeral services will begin at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Brandon Berg, Rev. Steve Collins, and Rev. Joe Barber officiating. Music will be provided by Scott County Community Choir and a special song by Janie Dixon.
Graveside services will be conducted by Fidelity Masonic Lodge #173 of Nickelsville, VA at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA. The players and coaches of the Twin Springs Athletic Department will serve as pallbearers. Nickelsville Senior Citizens will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Nickelsville Senior Citizens Park Fund, P.O. Box 71, Nickelsville, VA 24271.
Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. to go in procession to the graveside service.
The family wishes to convey a special thanks to nephew Gary McConnell.
An online guest register is available for the Meade family at www.gatecityfunerals.com.
Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Joe D. Meade.
Condolences
Margaret and family, Billie and I are very sorry for your loss. Joe and I were lifelong friends and I will miss seeing him when we visit Nickelsville. From what I know and have heard, Joe was a great asset to Nickelsville and Scott County.Posted by: Winfred Dougherty, April 03, 2012
Margaret,
I was so sad to hear about Joe. I know God gives us strength in times like these. I will continue to pray for you and the kids and grandkids. Take care of yourself.
Posted by: Sheila Marshall McManus, April 01, 2012
Margaret, and family: Just learned of Joe's passing. Bertie and I are so very sorry for your loss. Joe was one of the most giving people I ever knew. He was a true servant of the community. He was very good to visit my mother Elsie, while she still lived in Nickelsville. Toward the end of her life she forgot lots of things, but she asways knew Joe. May you find comfort in knowing he will always be fondly rememered.
Posted by: Ronald Dougherty, March 29, 2012
I am sending my sympathy, personally, AND for my 98 year old sister, Leona ("Granny") Stewart who is not physically able to have visited.
Our thoughts and prayers go up for you.
Posted by: Bill Hartsock, March 28, 2012
Sorry to hear Joe passed away. He was a long time friend of mine from our days when he worked at Clinchfield. I am sure he will be missed by everyone.
Posted by: danny wilson, March 28, 2012
Margaret, Darrell, Brittany Jo, and Hilary,
We were so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Be comforted in knowing his legacy will live on thru you and he is now with his heavenly father. May God bless you and give you peace and comfort.
Pam, Jimbo, Aneshia, and Arabella
Posted by: Pam Stidham, March 28, 2012
Darrell,i'm so sorry for your loss of your father. The one time i got to talk to him i really enjoyed it. I know he will be missed on a huge scale by not only you and your family but also by the people of Nickelsville. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Posted by: Tom Bishop, March 28, 2012
Darrell,i'm so sorry for your loss of your father. The one time i got to talk to him i really enjoyed it. I know he will be missed on a huge scale by not only you and your family but also by the people of Nickelsville. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Posted by: Tom Bishop, March 28, 2012
Joe was a personal and political friend of mine. I always enjoyed talking with him. He had good common sense and judgment. I extend my condolences to his family and i will miss seeing and talking to him. We need more people like Joe. H.Ronnie Montgomery
Posted by: H. Ronnie Montgomery, March 28, 2012
So sorry for your loss.
Posted by: David & Paula Riddle, March 27, 2012
Margaret and Darrell,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time. Joe was always so kind to me as a kid, growing up in Long Holler. A kid never forgets kindness! Joe was a very kind and giving man. Nickelsville has lost a great man and Heaven has received a beautiful soul. May the Lord be with you and the entire Meade family during this time. I send my condolences and sincere sympathy for your loss.
Love and Blessings,
Debbie Price
Posted by: Debbie Price, March 27, 2012
So sorry to hear of Joes passing. He was a special gentleman. God bless your family in this time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted by: Josh Powers, March 27, 2012
Margaret:
We were so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Posted by: Darrel & Linda Campbell, March 27, 2012
Darrell, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please know that I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Posted by: Moose McGhee, March 27, 2012
Margaret, Darrell, and Girls so sorry to hear of the lose of your loved one. He touch so many of our lives and our hearts he will truely be missed by many of people in this community. Not only did he touch the lives of adults but also many of the lives of our young adults. It didn't matter where you saw him he always had a smile for all that was in his live and that was alot of people. Please remember that you all are in my thoughts and in my prayers. I pray that God will give you the strength to make it just a little easier in the next few days to come and all that has to follow.
May God Bless
Lula Lucas
Posted by: Lula Lucas, March 26, 2012
Darrel, sorry for you lose.
Posted by: Bobby Pendleton, March 26, 2012
Darrell, so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. If I can be of assistance in any way, please let me know. I know the feelings you currently have and not a day will go by that you don't miss him.
Posted by: J.C. Herron, March 26, 2012
Margret, darrell, and family so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. May God be with you at this time.
Posted by: giles hall, March 26, 2012
Darrell, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Posted by: Phil Henson, March 26, 2012
Darrell, Margaret and girls,
So sorry for your lose. He has touched many people. He will truly be missed. So sorry that I can not be there with you. You all are in my prayers.
Posted by: Glen Broadwater, March 25, 2012
It's during these times we need a double portion of our Lord's grace and comfort... No words can ever express the pain and hurt of losing a loved one... Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers... May God comfort you and give you strength in the days ahead... It will be the little things that you will remember, the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter... And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again...
Posted by: Rebecca Powers, March 25, 2012
Margaret, Darrell and families, We are so sorry for the lost of your loved one. He has left us with many memories to cherish. He was always so happy and so loving. We always admired the way he cared for his family. May he rest now in the arms of Jesus.
Posted by: Bobbie & Jimmy Rhoton, March 25, 2012
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