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JAMES MEADOWS Obituary
Born in Blossburg, March 18, 1939, the son of Thomas and Mildred Goodwin Meadows, Jim moved to New York State from Wellsboro in 1967. He was a graduate of Wellsboro High School, and received a bachelor's degree from Bob Jones University in Bible Studies. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Mansfield University and his Masters Degree from SUNY Geneseo. Jim taught sixth grade for 34 years at the Hornell City School District, Hornell, N.Y.
Jim was a member of the Hillside Baptist Church in Hornell where he worshiped and served.
He was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Azalee Marnor and his brothers, Harvey, George and Morgan Meadows.
Surviving are his wife, Joan Tucker Meadows to whom he was married Aug. 13, 1960; his daughter, Phyllis (Gary) Acker of Almond and his sisters; Betty Niles and Ruth Dinnison both of Wellsboro; three grandchildren; Amanda (Jim) Massey, Elizabeth Acker and Jennifer Acker; two great-grandchildren. Zelda Massey and Angelica Massey.
The family will not be observing calling hours. A private service will be held for the family at the funeral home. Burial will be in Heritage Hill Cemetery in Arkport.
Friends wishing to remember Jim are asked to consider a memorial to the charity of the donor's choice. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director at Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Hornell. To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @brownpowersfh.
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