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Michael Meadors Obituary
Michael Meadors Sr., 69, of Alma passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020, at his home. He was born Aug. 23, 1950, in Fort Smith to Jack and Betty Jane Meadors Sr. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of Vine Prairie Baptist Church in Mulberry. He was a builder by trade.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Lesta Meadors of the home; three daughters, LeAnn Meadors of the home, Miranda Kagan of Fort Myers, Fla., and Sara Lanius of Weatherford, Texas; a son, Michael Meadors Jr. of Punta Gorda, Fla.; three sisters, Diane Hunter of Ruston, La., Jeanann Harr of Summerville, S.C., and Cindy Roberts of Mulberry; a brother, Jack Meadors Jr. of Fort Smith; and six grandchildren, Aiden, Trae, Ireland, Braxton, Avery and Barrett.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 11 at Vine Prairie Baptist Life Center with interment to follow at Gracelawn Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren.
Viewing will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren.
Pallbearers will be Darren Smith, Bob O'Hare, Frank Brock, Punky Bradley, James May and Dick Williams.
Memorial contributions may be made to Vine Prairie Baptist Church, 2128 US-64, Mulberry, AR 72947.
To place an online tribute, go to www.edwardsvan-alma.com.
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Larry Cotten
June 2, 2023
Just a Happy Guy, so he made others around him happy as well. Always a smile, so he received a lot of smile in return.
Sheila & Bo Kagan
June 2, 2023
Michael was an amazing father & person. You all will be in our thoughts & prayers. Sheila & Bo Kagan & family
Sheila & Bo Kagan
June 2, 2023
Please know you are all in our thoughts & prayers. M
Lisa Duncan
April 3, 2022
Lesta
Trae & Trevor Reiland
June 10, 2020
Iam sorry to hear of the loss of Mike. My condolences to the family. YaYa its Trae I really hope you feel better. Thank you for taking me fishing in the pond. I miss you and love you YaYa love Trae
Lori Main
June 9, 2020
Every memory of Mike, he is smiling. What an awesome man and a blessing to everyone fortunate to know him! My eyes are crying and my heart is breaking for you and your beautiful family! I pray for comfort in the many beautiful memories of the wonderful life you shared! I am hugging you in my heart and crying with you. Much love and prayers to you Lesta, Sara, Miranda, LeAnn and Mike as well as the rest of your family.
Ronnie and Rebecca Hatley and family
June 9, 2020
Our sincerest sympathies to you and your family. God bless
Larry Cotten
June 9, 2020
Mike was one of the good guys, always fun to be around.
Jeff Harrison
June 9, 2020
Mike was a great man. I learned a lot from him. I looked up to Mike and his accomplishments. My condolences.
Frank Brock
June 9, 2020
I've known Mike meadors since 1980 went to work for him 1980 started out building swimming pools then on his big rigs we became friends very quickly. And we fought like Father and Son during work hours but on holidays and weekend we're best friends we consider Mike and his family as our family we will miss Mike but you will not be forgotten will always be in my heart. Mike Mike you may not be here now but you will always be in our hearts in our prayers. I'm your best friend do you and your family your love I miss you take care my friend Frank and Sandy Brock
Frank Brock
June 9, 2020
I've known Mike since 1980 . started work for him building pools then working on his big Riggs and everything else.we became best friends over the years we consider Mike and his family as our family. Mike and I would fight like father and son while on the job. But friends after work.we would do anything for each other at any time day or night. Mike took me to Florida to help him on his home there.we made several trips around Florida as friends on vacation.i will miss my friend but will never forget him.mike you may not be here with us at this time but you will always be in our hearts and lives . your friend and family Frank and sandra Brock.
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