Smyth McDaniel Meador

Smyth McDaniel (Smitty) Meador, 83, of Moneta, Va., formerly of Salem, Va., went to his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 12, 2009. He passed away at his home with his loving family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Howard and Lena Bradley Meador; his loving wife of 54 years, Carol Landreth Meador; two sisters, Elizabeth Curtis and Lucille Davis; and six brothers, James A., Howard, Frank, Joseph, Lyle and Francis Meador. He is survived by two sons, Joseph H. Meador and his wife, Darlene, and Gary L. Meador ; one daughter, Cathie M. Thomas and her husband, Jeff; grandchildren, Rebekah Vos and her husband, Daniel, and Sarah Guidi and her husband, John, Cody Meador, Molly Meador, Meaghan Thomas and Mitchell Thomas; great-grandchildren, Patrick and Erin Vos; two sisters, Mildred Meador and Gladys Hoover; and many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.
Smitty was a quiet, simple and humble man who loved his Lord. He and his wife, Carol, raised their children with never ending love and devotion. His life was enriched by his relationship with his Lord. His kindness and giving spirit were felt by all who knew him. He and his wife, Carol, returned to his roots and childhood farm in 2000 to live, work and spend the rest of their lives together. He was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Moneta, a 50 year member and trustee board member at First United Methodist Church in Salem. Smitty was the President and proud owner of John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, in Salem, President of the James A. Meador Foundation and the former President and owner of Salem Motors, Chrysler/Plymouth dealership for 50 years. He was a member and past president of the Salem Kiwanis, Taylor Lodge #23 and was a United States Navy World War II veteran. He served on the Board of Directors at Richfield Retirement Community and Lewis Gale Medical Foundation.
Our deepest appreciation to the staff of Medical Intensive Care Unit at Lewis Gale and Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their heartfelt kindness. A special thank you to Dr. Paul Richards and his loving staff at Blue Ridge Cancer Care.
The family will receive friends at John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home in Salem on Monday, June 15, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Services will be held at First United Methodist Church in Salem on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Michael D. Houff and the Rev. David Lord officiating. Interment will be at the Meador Family Cemetery on Morgans Church Road in Moneta at 3 p.m. following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Smyth's name to the Heart Haven, c/o Bethlehem United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 458, Moneta, Virginia 24121 or to a charity that is dear to your heart.
Online condolences to the family may be made at www.johnmoakey.com.