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Robert Meador Obituary
November 28, 1964 - April 6, 2022
Robert "Bobby" Evan Meador passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He was born in Roanoke, Virginia on November 28, 1964.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Sue Meador. He is survived by his wife, Julie Dillow Meador; mother-in-law, Betty Dillow; sisters, Sue (Jim) Haley and Liza (Graham) White; brother, Sandy (Tina) Meador; niece, Rachel (Aaron) Brown; nephews, David (Briana) Haley, Zachary (Kristi Meadows) White, Bennett (Alex Groen) White; great-nephew, Sam Brown and great-niece, Maeve Brown; sisters-in-law, Faith (Mark) Esposito and their family, Nick (Lauren) Esposito and their children, Mia and Murdoch, Chance Esposito, and Reed (Liz) Esposito; Sumer (Doy) Rayburn and their family, Logan (Stephany Campbell) Rayburn and Lincoln Rayburn; Beth Rhinehart and her family, Dalton (Amy Somsen) Rhinehart, Wynston Rhinehart, and McKinley (Desmond) Austin; Noel (Paul) Ware and their family, Holston and Amelia Ware; and brother-in-law, Rim (Alyson) Dillow and his family, Muriel and Judge Dillow.
He is also survived by his beloved dogs Lewy and Finley. He never met a stranger; he made many friends during his lifetime.
Bobby graduated from Bassett High School in 1983. He attended Emory & Henry College and graduated in 1987. In August of 1989 he started Meadorwoods Landscaping and Nursery, Inc. He started another business, Lawn Rescue, in 2020. He loved the outdoors and his dogs. Christmas was his favorite time of year. He began decorating for Christmas in September of each year. He was a diehard fan of the Carolina Tarheels. He enjoyed his life and sharing it with others. He planted seeds both figuratively and literally.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 15, 2022 from 1 until 3 p.m. at Wright Funeral Service & Crematory. Following the visitation, there will be a Celebration of Life at 3 p.m. Wear your Carolina blue and bring a memory to share.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Robert "Bobby" Meador to the Patrick & Henry Community College Foundation. Contributions may be made online at www.patrickhenryfoundation.com, please note "In Memory of Robert 'Bobby' Meador." Checks can also be mailed to: P&HCC Foundation, 645 Patriot Ave, Martinsville, VA 24112. Please make checks payable to 'P&HCC Foundation' and include "In memory of Robert 'Bobby' Meador" in the memo.
Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net
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Laura Peters
April 4, 2024
Dearest Julie, We are praying for you as we remember Robert. We have missed him daily. He was such a great neighbor and friend. Always willing to help out always had a kind word and funny conversations. Love, hugs and prayers.
Amy Stout
April 17, 2022
Julie, I´m so very sorry to read of Bobby´s passing. My sincerest condolences to you and to all his family. I think of him daily as I am the one that won the bid on the crepe myrtle he donated to the MS auction long ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Much love, (((hugs)))
Nova Wright
April 13, 2022
Julie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Tammy Forbes
April 13, 2022
Julie,
I remember Bobby so fondly. The world was a brighter place because of him. I have been praying for you since I heard the news, and I will continue those prayers.
Tammy
Kelly Proffitt
April 12, 2022
Julie,
My sincerest condolences to you and the Meador family. You all are in my continued prayers during this difficult time.
Much love,
Kelly
McKinney Family
April 11, 2022
Was a very nice and kind man. Always stopped to chat on his walks will be missed. Prayers for family
Shannon & David Peters
April 11, 2022
Julie, we extend our heartfelt condolences to you and the Meador family. Love and prayers.
Brad Cline
April 11, 2022
Condolences to all. He did a fantastic job on my lawn and will be dearly missed..
Jennifer and Bart Hollyfield
April 11, 2022
Julie, May God bless you during this difficult time. You remain in our thoughts and prayers!
Love,
Jennifer and Bart
Clarence Monday
April 11, 2022
Heartfelt prayers for the family. Enjoyed the many years of friendship with Bobby from elementary school thru now. He was a great person and will surely be missed!
Nolan and Freda Browning
April 11, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. Bobby will be missed by everyone who knew him. Freda and I love both of you!
Laura Peters
April 11, 2022
Our heartfelt sympathy and love go out to our dear Roberts family. We will miss seeing him through the week with his precious dogs walking them and playing with them. Robert has been a wonderful neighbor to us all. We will miss him everyday. God bless you sweet Julie. We are praying for strength and understanding.
Becky Motley
April 11, 2022
I am so torn to hear about the passing of a dear friend and classmate. Thoughts and prayers to all the family!!!
Rhonda Robertson
April 10, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of Robert´s passing. Julie we love you and are praying for you.
Bryant Hairston
April 10, 2022
I´m sorry for your loss. Robert was a good man as well former boss. He will be deeply missed. Praying for your family.
Sherita Stanley
April 10, 2022
We are thinking of you and the family. I know he will be missed. Anything you need we are here for you.
Jim Lockman
April 10, 2022
Bobby was a good friend and a good guy
My thoughts and prayers are with his family
Lori Durham-Spencer
April 10, 2022
I'm so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeanie Mann
April 10, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Bobby's death. He was always such a respectful young gentleman and such a hard worker. Prayers for all the family.
Linda Hampton
April 10, 2022
We are sorry to hear of Bobby's passing.
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