Ralph Eugene Meadows

Ralph Eugene Meadows obituary, Lockbridge, WV

Ralph Eugene Meadows

Upcoming Events

Feb

28

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Rainelle Chapel

283 Main St., Rainelle, WV 25962

Feb

28

Service

1:00 p.m.

Rainelle Chapel

283 Main St., Rainelle, WV 25962

Ralph Meadows Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wallace & Wallace Inc Funeral Chapels & Crematory - Rainelle on Feb. 25, 2026.
Ralph Eugene Meadows, 81, of Covington passed away on February 20, 2026.

He was born on February 19, 1945 at Thayer, WV; he was the son of the late Sonnie Meadows and Noka Gwinn Meadows.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Smith Meadows; a son, Sonnie Ray Meadows; brother-in-law, Clifford Saint Clair.

He was an Army veteran. He was a railroad foreman working on buildings and bridges. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and bicycling.

Survivors include a son, Anthony Meadows of Staunton, VA; sisters, Dreama (Garth) Gunter of Meadow Bridge and Carlita Saint Clair.

Service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Wallace and Wallace Chapel, Rainelle. with Pastor Rick Keener officiating. Burial will follow at DeQuasie Cemetery, Lockbridge. Visitation will be from 12:00 until time of service at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.wallaceandwallacefh.com

Wallace & Wallace, Inc. of Rainelle, WV is in charge of arrangements.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

28

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Rainelle Chapel

283 Main St., Rainelle, WV 25962

Feb

28

Service

1:00 p.m.

Rainelle Chapel

283 Main St., Rainelle, WV 25962