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Ross Meadows Obituary
Stuart, FL
Ross "Earl" Meadows Sr, 88 of Tangerine passed away on December 30 at home. He was born to the late Ross & Margaret Meadows on February 4, 1928 in Akron, OH. He attended East High School and later enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and served on the US Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw for 2 years. Earl was a resident of Stuart, Fl for 45 years and later relocated to the Mt Dora area where he resided for the last 16 years. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 33 years of employment. After retirement, Earl and his wife Billie had a flourishing antique business where the made more friends than they did money.
Earl was predeceased by his daughter, MarDee Lynn Meadows and his son Ross Earl Meadows Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Billie Meadows whom they shared a 66 year love story that included laughter, love, and family. He is also survived by his daughter Keri Meadows of Temple, Ga, 7 grandchildren and 14 great grand children. Earl leaves behind a legacy of humor, joke telling, and a love all sports especially football and softball.
Earl was a die hard fan of the Miami Hurricanes and the Miami Dolphins. He played softball for many years in multiple leagues until he was 77 years old. He coached little league, peanut league, rotary, and also started the first organized women's softball league in Martin County. Earl had a passion for reading westerns by Louis L'Amour, watching old cowboy movies, listing to LP records, working crossword puzzles, and was an avid letter writer.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 7 at 2pm, at Trimble Park in Mount Dora. Please bring memories to share and wear your favorite sports team shirt.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sandy (Monkee) Tapley
January 7, 2017
Gone but won't be forgotten, another angel to watch over us. I'll never forget sitting & talking with you, listening to your stories, your jokes and just making everybody laugh. You were a generous person & I was so lucky to have you & Billie in my life. R.I.P.
Connie Tucker
January 5, 2017
Once Earl knocked on our door early Saturday morning. My older sister, half asleep, opened it wearing her housecoat with curlers in her hair. Earl, with his quick wit smiled and said, "My don't you look ravishing!", leaving us all laughing. He played ball with my Dad and brother. I worked under him at the Post Office. He was the "Go To Guy" out there in the early years, pioneering a long, tough route. He was a hard act to follow.
January 5, 2017
Ross was my first friend when I moved to Stuart and Mr. an Mrs. Meadows were especially nice to me. Mr. Meadows would take Ross and I out to practice football when we were in 10th grade.. Exceptionally nice family.
Barry Kelly (Monticello, FL)
Karl & Judy Bentel
January 5, 2017
Earl & Billie were good friends of ours in Stuart...Earl was my coach for slow pitch softball from 1964-1968. They used to come to our yard sales and Billie would help us know the value of older items. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Meri Jo (Bruns) Theobald
January 4, 2017
Billie and Earl. Like peanut butter and jelly. A match that can't be beat. They were a huge part of the Bruns kid's childhood memories and will never be forgotten. I remember the time Earl was leaning on the light post in the Kindred parking lot and the lightning hit the post and burned the hair on his arm under his watch. We laughed, he did not! And let's not forget the skating rink! RIP Earl
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