Alfred Lewis Meador Sr.

Alfred Lewis Meador, Sr., 80 of Roanoke, Va., passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009. He was born December 15, 1928 in Lego, W.Va. son of the late Zoe and Opal Meador. He was also preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Richard Barnard. Mr. Meador was retired from the United States Army with 42 years of dedicated service. He served his country during the Korean War and Vietnam. He was the recipient of numerous awards and medals. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be missed dearly. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Berniece Fields Meador; son, Alfred Lewis Meador, Jr.; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda K. and Duane Wheeling and Debbie and Bryan Chandler; grandchildren, Eric Wilson, Brennan Chandler, Chelsea Chandler, Joshua Meador, Kelseigh Meador and Zachary Meador; great-grandchildren, Devin Wilson, Dakota Wilson and Kaitlin Wilson; sisters-in-laws, Nancy and Earl Alderman and Minnie Pearl Alderman; and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 30, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son, Salem. Military graveside funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Roy Kanode officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem. 540-389-5441.