Larry R. Meadows

larry meadows

June 5, 1947 ~ February 6, 2020

Born in: Asheville, NC
Resided in: Asheville, NC

Larry R. Meadows, 72, entered into his heavenly home February 6, 2020 at the CarePartners Solace Center after a brief illness.

He is preceded in death by his father, Harold L. Meadows, mother, Colleen S. Meadows, and brother, Harold Eugene Meadows.

Surviving are his daughter, Tonya M. Smith (Mike); son, Brandon Meadows (Lisa); step-son, Victor; grandson, Austin; sisters, Darlene M. Vaillancourt (Bob), and Betty M. Fair (Mark); sister-in-law, Nancy H. Meadows; and several nieces and nephews.

Larry served with the US Army and was deployed to Germany. After returning home, he worked with Bradford Wire (Haynes Wiring) for 45 years. After retiring, he enjoyed sports such as fishing and also sport hunting, antiques and coins. He loved his gold Corvette and attended Corvette displays.

Funeral services with military honors will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with the Rev. Jacob Ellege and Brother David Rogers officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.

Flowers are welcome; however, donations may be made to Georgetown Baptist Church, PO Box 448, Leicester, NC 28748 to Leicester Baptist Church, 18 Tony Lunsford Drive, Leicester, NC 28748.

Services

Funeral Service: February 11, 2020 10:00 am

Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery Chapel
962 Old US Hwy 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711

828-252-3535

Visitation: February 10, 2020 6:00 pm - March 28, 2024 8:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. To the family of Larry, We send our deepest condolences during this difficult time. I know that you lost another valuable member of your family and I can’t imagine the grief and pain that you are suffering right now. Darlene, You will be in our prayers. So sorry for losing two members in such a short time of your family.
    Our deepest sympathy,
    Phillip and Joyce Dover Evans

  2. Darlene & Betty I’m in shock when I read this. I know that God will take care of you and your family. Please know you are in my prayers. I love you

  3. To the family of Larry meadow. I am so sorry for your loss.larry was a good man and he will be missed.my prayers are with you. Your friend sondra Chambers Jarvis.

  4. I am so sorry for all of the family members of Larry Meadows. I only met Larry twice but it was an experience I will never forget..

  5. Darlene and Betty and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Larry and I went to West Buncombe and Erwin High School together for twelve years. He was always fun to be around. God Bless all of the family.

  6. I didn’t know your dad Tonya and family , but I am sure proud to know you Tonya. I bet he was as proud of you and Brandon as you are of him. God Bless you all and know your dad is resting at peace in His Hands.

  7. So sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one. May “The God of ALL Comfort” be close to all of you now and in the weeks to come.

  8. I am so sorry for your loss. Larry was an extremely nice person. He will be missed. I am praying for all of you.

  9. I am so very sorry for your loss. I was not Blessed to know Larry, but saw this and wanted to pay my respects.
    Our families have a history together though. Harold Meadows and my daddy Carrell Luther were friends and owned a little store together when I was a child.
    My daddy passed January 7th, 2008, so I know they will be glad to see one another after all these years.
    Sending your family prayers and strength during this sad and unexpected time.
    God Bless
    Nancy Luther Hubbell
    Monroe, Ga


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