Dan Meador

Dan M. Meador, 87, of Corsicana, Texas passed away on February 25, 2015 , surrounded by his family, at his home for the last three years, Heritage Oaks West in Corsicana. Dan fought a valiant battle with Alzheimer's disease and Melanoma cancer. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, John Douglas Meador and Roxie Annie Wooten Meador; brother Barney Meador and one infant sister, Wanda Meador. Dan is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Rhodes Meador of Corsicana, brother Clayton Meador of Angleton, Texas; son Dale Meador and wife Barbara of Corsicana; son Larry Meador and wife Debbie of Corsicana; three grandchildren, Joshua Meador of Corsicana, Ashley Meador and Great-grandson Jude of Corsicana, and Marina Meador of Bosqueville, Texas. Dan is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dan was born on February 22, 1928 at Phillips Chapel, just east of Corsicana, attended school in Emhouse and began working on the farm at an early age. In his latter teen years, he worked with Henry Slate Grocery in Corsicana until he was drafted into the Army in May of 1946. During his tour of military duty in Tokyo, Japan, Dan was a member of the Elite Tribunal Military Police Detachment, 8th Cavalry Regiment that was charged with the security of the Japanese Hierarchy during their War Crime trials in Tokyo. He was also an M-1 sharpshooter. Dan received the World War 2 Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal. He was honorably discharged in June, 1947. Upon his return home, Dan was married to Mary Alice Rhodes on August 29, 1949. He was a supervisor for Manor Bread Company in Dallas and later was with Chattanooga Glass Company in Corsicana for 23 years. Dan was a diligent worker in all that he did and was known to work 32 hour straight shifts at Chattanooga Glass in the 60's and 70's. He held the record there for most hours worked, 104 hours in one week. Dan worked hard because he loved his family and made sure that they were taken care of in every aspect of life. He was an excellent role model and led by example. Dan enjoyed playing golf, baseball, and going hunting in his younger years. In his most recent years, he enjoyed beating his sons at dominoes. His favorite hobby was selling Knapp shoes to his many friends and acquaintances. Most importantly, Dan believed and trusted in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, was baptized at age 33, and was a Deacon and longtime member at Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist Church near his home in Retreat. During Dan's life, he followed Christ's example. He loved his fellow man, was kind to all, and would do anything to help others and those in need. He was a very pleasant man to be around, and was always thankful for the Lord's blessings. Dan was thankful and appreciative of the staff at Heritage Oaks West, Gentiva Hospice, and especially to the nurses that cared for him and showed their love for him and his family through their professionalism and personal kindness. Memorial services will be Friday, February 27th, 2015 at 2pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana with graveside services at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery in Retreat. Pallbearers will be Reggie Farmer, Joey Gilmore, J.V. Lewis, Dale Meador, Larry Meador, and Josh Meador. Brother Tim Easley will preside.

Dan Meador

February 22, 1928 - February 25, 2015