William Marion Meadows
May 4, 1949 ~ June 14, 2011
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
William "Bill" Marion Meadows, 62, of Starnes Cove Rd., died Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at his residence.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of Margaret Elizabeth Meadows and of the late George Franklin Meadows.
He was the owner of Bill Meadows Cabinets and Countertops for 35 years. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of VFW Post 891.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Meadows; daughters Ashley Paige Wells of Candler, and Julie Diana Meadows and fiancee Rob Troms of Asheville; a son, William Marion Meadows, II and his wife, Sedonna, of Asheville; grandchildren Drake Wells, Zev Mills, and Sierra Mills; a sister, Judy Meadows Gibbs of Weaverville; and brothers Paul Meadows of Canton, Tommy Meadows of Leicester, and Kenneth Meadows of Leicester.
A private graveside service will be held in the Bell United Methodist Church Cemetery, with a prayer said Mr. Bobby Robinson. Pallbearers will be Rob Troms, Bobby Ferguson, Colby Setzer, Mark Hightower, Brannon Stamey, Jerry Robinson, and Bobby Robinson.
His family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bill Meadows Memorial Fund, 180 Smokey Park Hwy., Asheville, NC 28806.
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Bill will be greatly missed, you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless You,
Danny and Deanie Jackson
ruth,sorry for the loss of bill.
Words cannot express my sorrow for each of you during this time of grief. Billy was family to us & will be greatly missed. I pray God will comfort you & give you a peace that passes all understanding & you find rest in His arms of mercy. My thoughts & prayer are with you.
our prayers go out to all of Bills family and friends . trh
Billy was a pleasure to know. He was a skilled worker and could be trusted to do an excellent job. The picture in his memorial is a good example of his smiling and friendly nature. Gary, Shelley, and I offer our sympathy to his family.
We are so saddened the have heard of the passing of this fine Man. Bill was not only a valued buisness assocate but more importantly we were fortunate to have had him as our friend! When we think of Bill nothing but good exuberates. Our heartfelt condolances to the family that Bill was so proud of and loved so much!
Tom and Donna Ratte’
VERY SAD TO LEARN OF BILL PASSING ON TO OUR NEXT LIFE, BILL WAS A GREAT CRAFTMEN, ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS FOR 35 YRS. I WILL DEEPLY MISS BILL.
We are very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. If there is anything we can do to help please let us know. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Ruth Ann, Ashley,Diane,Billy,.WE are so sorry for your loss of Bill. Remember we are here for you all if you need us and are in our prayers.
Judy, Tommy and Ken and the rest of Bill’s family, I was so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. We had bought countertops from him on several occasions and we always enjoyed catching up on our families. He was a sweet person. My prayers are with all of the family.
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.I HAVE BEEN BILLS HAIRSTYLIST FOR MANY YEARS AND WAS A PLEASURE TO TALK TO HIM. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THIS FAMILY WHO HE LOVED DEARLY.
Ruth Ann, I am saddened and so very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. I know your heart is hurting. I pray for God’s strength and comfort to surround you and your family through this most difficult time. I never had the pleasure of meeting Bill, but he surely must have been a fine man to have chosen such a wonderful lady to love. Hold fast to the memories and look forward to the day when you will see him again.
I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss…I have always enjoyed my relationship with Bill and the family…Always a gentleman and a business man you could count on. I know he will be missed. Myron
Ruth Ann, Diana and family, I regret that I am not able to be there in person, but know I am thinking of you and sending prayers for you.
May only fond memories remain!
God Bless
Love Joyce