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C. Meade Obituary
A memorial service for Dr. C. Wade Meade of Tyler, Texas will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 7, 2015, in the University Center Theatre at LSU Shreveport. Cremation will be under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home of Tyler.
Dr. Meade was born near Dripping Springs, Texas. He grew up in Pollock, Louisiana. He received a BS in Geology from the University of Texas and an MS and PHD in History from Louisiana Tech University. He served as a marine during the Korean war and was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Medal, and the Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal. Dr. Meade taught history at Louisiana Tech University for 39 years, from 1967-2006, and the University of Texas at Tyler from 2007-2013. During his academic career, Dr. Meade wrote five history books and was working on his sixth. He held the McGinty Chair of History and served as the History museum director.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Herschel Meade and Robert Meade; and his sister Charlene Meade Evans.
He is survived by his daughter, Dawn Meade of Houston, Texas; and son Don Meade of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Online tributes/condolences may be added at www.stewartfamilyfuneral.com. (903) 581-2008
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Memories and Condolences
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Ginger Eaves
June 28, 2025
Dr. Meade was my history teacher at Louisiana Tech where I began my undergraduate education in the Fall of 1969. His office was directly across from my future husband who taught sociology at Tech. They were friends, so I became friends with Wade. He was a kind man and very intelligent and funny. He is missed.
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
November 1, 2015
The Final Salute
Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to C. Wade Meade, PhD. our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Wade. And to Wade it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Korean War while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Wade, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,061 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Wade's family and loved ones.
Edward L. Lamb, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
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