Ralph Thomas Meadows

Last Sunday Eric's grandfather passed away. He had a great southern accent, and always had a smile on his face. I wish I could have gotten to know him better. Here is his obituary.

Ralph Thomas Meadows, 82, was born November 8, 1925, in El Dorado and passed away Sunday, August 10, 2008 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas.

He was the son of Claude & Evelee Meadows; a veteran in the United States Marine Corp, serving during World War II; and was a unit and shift supervisor for American Oil Co., where he retired after 37 years of service.

He was a longtime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where he served as Branch President and two times as Bishop. He and his wife Dee served three missions for the church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife of 46 years, Eddie Rae Meadows.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores "Dee" Meadows of El Dorado; three sons, Mike Meadows and wife Mary of El Dorado, Larry Meadows and wife Debbie of Loveland, CO and Randy Meadows and wife Donna of Loveland, CO; and one daughter, Marsha Hunter and husband Jack of California.

Also surviving him are two step-sons, Rick Charon and wife, Dorris of Missouri and Paul Charon and wife Diane of Chino Valley, AZ; two step-daughters, Laura Kalinski of Washington and Rebecca Sherwood and husband, James of Missouri; 25 grandchildren; and 50 great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be at 10am Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop Spencer Singleton and Counselor Richard Lowden officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.