Raymond Davis Meador

Raymond Davis Meador, 87, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Raymond proudly served his country in World War II, receiving the Combat Infantry Badge along with other medals; was an experienced and well respected land surveyor in the Roanoke Valley; a charter member of Mt. Pleasant Lions Club; former president of the original Mt. Pleasant Civic Club; former member of Brookhill Church where he served as deacon and superintendent of Sunday School; and a former member of Shenandoah Baptist Church. At his death, he was a member of First Baptist Church for more than 25 years and was a well loved member of the Bible Book Class. Surviving is his devoted and loving wife of 62 years, Claudine Absher Meador; his daughters, Elizabeth (Beth) Eads and spouse, the Rev. Dr. Jamie Eads, Teresa Walthall and spouse, Gary Walthall; his grandchildren, Leah, Mariah, Joel and Micah Eads, McKenzie Peck and spouse, David, Allison Walthall; greatgrandchildren, Joshua and Graceyn Peck; his brother, Claude Meador and wife, Dematris; his sister-in-law, Virginia Meador; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A special thanks to the staff at The Court of Roanoke, who lovingly cared for Raymond and supported Claudine for the past three years, Dr. Kye Kim and Dr. Julia Ewen of the VA for their compassionate approach to Raymond's advancing disease. A graveside service, with Military Honors, will be held in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Saturday, May 1, 2010, 10 a.m. with the Rev. John D. Cochran officiating. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church (Faith Chapel). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Raymond's memory to Acts 2 Ministry, P.O. Box 4694, Roanoke, Va. 24015. The family will receive friends Friday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.