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Richard Lee Meadows
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Richard Lee Meadows
April 29, 1938 - November 13, 2025
Richard L Meadows was born in Huntington, West Virginia, April 29, 1938 to Mollie Hutchison Meadows. He reunited with her, in death, on November 13, 2025. He was a graduate of Huntington East High School in 1956. In 1961 he graduated from Marshall University with a BBA, where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He was an outstanding athlete who mastered the art of competition and was the recipient of many trophies.
His 28-year military career began in college as a member of ROTC and continued by serving as a Unit Commander of the US Army Human Resource Center. His first post was Fort Jackson, SC. Here he triumphantly coached the basketball team to the third Army championship. He was later stationed at the Schofield Barracks in Hawaii, from 1963 to 1967. In 1968 he was deployed to Saigon, Viet Nam and was assigned to the position of Communications Control Officer, reporting directly to General Creighton Abrams. He was awarded the Bronze star for meritorious achievement in ground operations against hostile forces and was promoted to Captain. In 1969 he was deployed to Vint Hill Farm Station, in Virginia, as the Post Adjutant General. The next twenty years were spent as a Military Reservist, serving in the 80th Division, Adjutant General Division, Richmond, Virginia; achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He graduated from the Command and General Staff College and later accepted a position as Director of Personnel for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. He completed his education by earning an MBA from the University of Richmond in 1976. He was elected to serve a two-year term, as president of the American Society for Personnel Administration, in Virginia. In 1990 he became a member of the Richmond Business Men's Association. During his tenure he participated in a golf tournament and hit a hole in one; in a foursome, with James Gilmore, a friend and the Governor of Virginia. It was one of the highlights of his life.
He accepted a position as a Life Specialist and Financial Planner for Allstate Insurance Company and after five years relocated to Pinehurst, North Carolina to enjoy the golf retirement of his dreams. He continued to donate his time, supporting the work of the Republican Men's Club and the Military Officers Association.
He will be remembered for his eternal love and loyalty to every friend he ever knew, his infectious smile, his love of all sports, his mastery of the gracious art of competition and the love of his family. He valued life and fought a courageous battle against the ravages of Agent Orange, from his service in Viet Nam.
He is survived by a daughter, three sons, two grandsons, and three granddaughters. The wonderful mother of his children, Margaret "Peggy" Meadows preceded him in a premature death.
He will lie in peace at the University of Richmond Columbarium, Richmond, Virginia; surrounded by a garden, honoring the life of his late wife A celebration of his life will be held, at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Marshall University General Scholarship Fund, 519 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 23703
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst.
Online condolences may be left at:
www.bolesfuneralhome.com
April 29, 1938 - November 13, 2025
Richard L Meadows was born in Huntington, West Virginia, April 29, 1938 to Mollie Hutchison Meadows. He reunited with her, in death, on November 13, 2025. He was a graduate of Huntington East High School in 1956. In 1961 he graduated from Marshall University with a BBA, where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He was an outstanding athlete who mastered the art of competition and was the recipient of many trophies.
His 28-year military career began in college as a member of ROTC and continued by serving as a Unit Commander of the US Army Human Resource Center. His first post was Fort Jackson, SC. Here he triumphantly coached the basketball team to the third Army championship. He was later stationed at the Schofield Barracks in Hawaii, from 1963 to 1967. In 1968 he was deployed to Saigon, Viet Nam and was assigned to the position of Communications Control Officer, reporting directly to General Creighton Abrams. He was awarded the Bronze star for meritorious achievement in ground operations against hostile forces and was promoted to Captain. In 1969 he was deployed to Vint Hill Farm Station, in Virginia, as the Post Adjutant General. The next twenty years were spent as a Military Reservist, serving in the 80th Division, Adjutant General Division, Richmond, Virginia; achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He graduated from the Command and General Staff College and later accepted a position as Director of Personnel for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. He completed his education by earning an MBA from the University of Richmond in 1976. He was elected to serve a two-year term, as president of the American Society for Personnel Administration, in Virginia. In 1990 he became a member of the Richmond Business Men's Association. During his tenure he participated in a golf tournament and hit a hole in one; in a foursome, with James Gilmore, a friend and the Governor of Virginia. It was one of the highlights of his life.
He accepted a position as a Life Specialist and Financial Planner for Allstate Insurance Company and after five years relocated to Pinehurst, North Carolina to enjoy the golf retirement of his dreams. He continued to donate his time, supporting the work of the Republican Men's Club and the Military Officers Association.
He will be remembered for his eternal love and loyalty to every friend he ever knew, his infectious smile, his love of all sports, his mastery of the gracious art of competition and the love of his family. He valued life and fought a courageous battle against the ravages of Agent Orange, from his service in Viet Nam.
He is survived by a daughter, three sons, two grandsons, and three granddaughters. The wonderful mother of his children, Margaret "Peggy" Meadows preceded him in a premature death.
He will lie in peace at the University of Richmond Columbarium, Richmond, Virginia; surrounded by a garden, honoring the life of his late wife A celebration of his life will be held, at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Marshall University General Scholarship Fund, 519 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 23703
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst.
Online condolences may be left at:
www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 18, 2025.
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