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BORN
1948
DIED
2022
Ernest Meadows Obituary
Ernie was born April 4, 1948, in Omar, West Virginia, and later moved to Keokuk, where he met and married his wife of 56 years, Sheila Odell.
Ernie held jobs in Keokuk before transferring to Des Moines. He managed Branches for Orkin Pest Control. In 2012 he retired.
Before his illness, Ernie enjoyed fishing, golf, and working in his garage on old cars. He loved showing is '70 Mustang and '52 Chevy.
Ernie was a great dog lover and always had a pal beside him.
Survivors include his wife Sheila Odell Meadows; son Ernie Meadows Jr., Grimes, Iowa; daughter Ginger Meadows, Truro, Iowa; two grandsons, Dakota Meadows, Dallas Center, Iowa, and Lake Meadows of Truro; three great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Cynthia Mcgaghy, Carthage, Illinois, and Thelma Odell, Burlington; along with nieces, nephews, and his pal Lucy.
He was preceded in death by his father Everett Meadows and his mother Neva Hall; along with his sister Ruth Ann Meadows.
A celebration of life will be held at Broadhorn Farm Church, 20070 20th. Ave., Truro, Iowa, Saturday, June 25 at 2 p.m..
Gifts and memorials can be directed to Hospice Kavanagh House, 900 56th St., Des Moines, IA 50312.
Online Condolences may be left at www.iowacremation.com under obituaries.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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