Ralph Meacham

MEACHAM, Mr. Ralph Age 58, farmer, photographer & storyteller, died at his home in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee after a battle with Lou Gehrig Disease (ALS.) Meacham was a graduate of the University of Tennessee, served honorably in the United States Navy & followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfathers as a sixth generation farmer. Meacham was a volunteer leader & supporter of the Tennessee 4-H Club, a Board member of The Cattleman's Association & the Williamson County Farmer's Co-Op as well as a member of the Williamson County Agricultural Committee. Preceded in death by parents, Harding & Mildred McMahon Meacham. Mr. Meacham is survived by his wife of 17 years, Kim Markovchick; daughters, Mary Katherine & Hannah; sister, Sharon Darnell; aunts, Mary Fishburn & Dorothy K. McMahon & uncles, Wendell & Marshall Meacham. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at St. Matthew Church, 535 Sneed Road, Franklin, TN, Father Mark Beckman officiating. Interment at Leiper's Fork Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jimmy Williams, Joey Davis, Richie Albright, Larry Dale, David White, Dewayne Perry, Jim Carter & Jack Bordwine. Memorials may be made to the Williamson County 4-H, c/oWilliamson County Extension, 4215 Long Lane, S-200, Franklin, TN 37064; ALS Association (Nashville Chapter), PO Box 40244, Nashville, TN 37204; MDA, 3343 Perimeter Hills Drive, Suite 118, Nashville, TN 37211. Visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. Monday at WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 615-794-2289. www. williamsonmemorial.com