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Jay Meadows Obituary
Suffolk - Jay R. Meadows, 61, passed away on June 16, 2013 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Leonard R. and Merle M. Meadows.
He retired from the US Navy as an E-7 Chief Missile Technician.
Jay is survived by his loving wife Mary Ann Meadows, three beautiful daughters, Jennifer Meadows Tarbox and her husband Paul of Bremerton, WA., Amy Meadows Pease and her husband William of Windsor, VA., Kelli Meadows Loudermilk and husband Byron of Suffolk, VA. One sister, Karen Christensen of Bear River City, UT., his mother Merle Meadows of West Jordan, UT., and eight grandchildren. He is predeceased by his father, Leonard R. Meadows, two brothers Daren and Mark Meadows, and one sister, Lynne Meadows Mangum.
Jay was a stay at home Master Chef. His passions in life included being an outdoor sportsman, RVing, bowling, poetry, jokes, reading, and crossword puzzles. And he loved to live his motto everyday "To make one person smile each day."
A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 21, at 6 p.m. at R.W.Baker and Company Funeral Home And Crematory, 509 W. Washington St., Suffolk. Rev. Tony Hash will be officiating. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, 11835 Cannon Blvd., Ste. A102, Newport News, Va. 23606.
Online condolences can be made on rwbakerfh.com.
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Charles Felix
June 13, 2022
Miss you was fun chatting with you at Home depot wish we could have gotten that Elk hunt.
WILLIAM MAYER
July 3, 2020
Maryann, I am so sorry to hear of Jays departure for eternal patrol . We made at least 5 patrols together aboard the U.S.S. Sam Houston SSBN 609 . He was a fun guy and good spirit. I still remember him telling me about this wonderful girl he had met from Hartford who was going to Quinapiac college, of course we know who that was. RIP shipmate !
Sharetta Whittington
June 13, 2020
R.I.H Jay, we miss your smiling face, your laughter and your Awesome poems!!!
Florrie Cox
June 21, 2013
Maryanne and family...so sorry to hear of Jay's passing. Now two HMJ plank owers will be reunited. John passed Oct 5,2009. Knowing this is a comfort. My prayers with you forever.
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Cherrie Manibusan
June 21, 2013
Jay, I missed your smile and our long talks at depot. He had a great love of life and a bigger love for his family. My prayers are with your family. ill see you again someday!
Ygnacio & Theresa Espinoza
June 20, 2013
I was fortunate to work with you and know you over the six years we shared in our Naval careers. I will miss you Jay. You taught me much. Our prayers and thoughts to you Maryanne and your daughters.
Love, from the Alan & Jenny Christensen family
Alan Christensen
June 19, 2013
Thanks for the memories, and the pocket knife you gave me when I was young, I had an entry on my bucket list to take you up on a pizza..never thought I'd wait too long...going to miss you Uncle..
Dennis Arko
June 19, 2013
Maryann our whole family is so sorry for your loss of Jay. Merle and Leonards family were more like sisters and brothers to us than cousins.
Love the Arko family
Beverley Badillo
June 19, 2013
Jay, what a lovely man you were one of my best memories is of you making a speech at my wedding, I will always remember you with fond thoughts and I'm glad that our paths crossed . Rest in peace Jay much love to you and to Maryann . God bless you both xx
June 19, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear of Jay's passing. It has been a lot of years since I've seen Jay, but have fond memories of when we were kids.
A long lost cousin;
Arnie Widerberg
South Jordan Utah
Mike & Diane Grubbs
June 19, 2013
Jay was known as a loving husband and father. But for us in his navy family, we saw his steady calm nature lead many young chiefs to become better leaders and family men. You touched many and made a difference.
Lezli Hume
June 19, 2013
You were one of my favorite fathers of my friends when I was growing up! Always a smile on your face! Always calling me by my nickname "Red". Sending love and prayers to your family.
Sharon and Deanna
June 19, 2013
Maryann, Our thoughts and prayers are with you! He will be missed at the bowling alley! ZHe always made us smile! Love and Prayers, Sharon and Deanna (Froot Loops team)
Cyndie Hinds
June 19, 2013
Although I did not know you, I know you will continue your motto of one smile a day, but it will now be in heaven. Rest in Peace!
Karen Davis
June 19, 2013
Dear MaryAnn and Family, My husband Joe and I only new him for a short time while you were both here in Naples Italy, we both enjoyed our time together, the card games, dinner and many trips we made. We will miss him greatly. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Love always, Karen & Joe
Margy Love
June 19, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Randi Cartmill
June 19, 2013
Maryann and The beautiful Meadows girls!!!
I'm so very sorry for your loss! My heart breaks for all of u as the world lost an amazing loving caring sweet generous funny man!! I will never forget all the memories I made with all of you! Jay was a 2nd dad to me and I will cherish every moment I had with him and all of you! He's I up there smiling down and protecting all his loved ones and does not have to live In pain anymore!! I love all of you and will keep all of you in my prayers!!
Amanda Mastin
June 18, 2013
You will be missed "Dad"! You were an awesome Dad and husband, and will be missed by all! Thank you for taking me and my daughter into the family and making us smile when we needed it most! Love you bunches!!
Karen Christensen Chutka
June 18, 2013
So sorry for your loss. He was a great person. So glad I knew him.
Eric Egnew
June 18, 2013
May the Holy Spirit bless you and keep you always.
Heidi Cable
June 18, 2013
Rest in Peace, Mr. Meadows
Heather Raphael
June 18, 2013
Meadows family,
I'm praying for you all during this very difficult time and asking the Lord to wrap his arms around you all for comfort. God bless
Chuck Felix
June 18, 2013
Dear Mary Ann and family, Jay was a wonderful man and human being, he was always one to make you smile with a joke or some other antic, he will be missed dearly, my prayers and thoughts are with all of you during your time of sorrow and hurt, May god be with all of you
Sharetta Whittington
June 18, 2013
Dear Maryann, Kelli, Amy, Jennifer and Family, my heart broke when I recieved the news yesterday morning about Mr. Jay. He will be greatly missed and I am Greatful to have known him for the last 11 years. Mr. Jay always had a great story, poem or a good joke! Mr. Jay wrote some of the most beautiful poetry that I have ever read! He just had a way words! Thank You Mr. Jay for all of your kind words and for Just being You! Sharetta
Susan Fowler
June 18, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow
my buddy Jay
Susan Fowler
June 18, 2013
Jay you will be missed more than you know someday we will see each other again Love yah Buddy
Chuck Bolz
June 18, 2013
Dear Maryann and family, I am so saddened by the loss of a man who was so devoted to his family and would do anything for anybody. I so cherish the good times we had together. May God bless you and be with you through such a difficult time.
Amy
June 18, 2013
I love you Dad!!
Donna McCarthy
June 18, 2013
Dear Mary Ann & family: I am very sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
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