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1946 - 2020
 Pastor Paul Ryan Meadows, 74, of Ona, West Virginia said “Good bye Ole World and Hello Lord” on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. He was born on December 12, 1946 in Madison, WV. He was the son of a coal mining daddy (the late Curtis Meadows) and a biscuit making mama (the late Izola Meadows). His beloved wife, Caroline, preceded him in death on August 23, 2016. He is survived by his three children, Joan Morrison (Danny), Ryan Meadows (Tina), and John Meadows (Deidra). Also surviving are 7 grandchildren Chase, Jozi, and Justin Morrison, Isaac and Caleb Meadows, and Savannah and Griffin Meadows. He was also preceded in death by his sister Kathy Byrd and is survived by his three siblings Bob (Jayne) Meadows, Sandy (Roger) Richmond, and Susie Holeston and a host of relatives and friends. Pastor Paul Meadows graduated from Duval High School class of 1964. He also holds degrees from WV State, Liberty University, and Tri State Bible College. Paul loved his Country and was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force where he served from November 1965-Feburary 1969. Paul devoted his life to serving his Lord and Savior and is a retired Pastor of the Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church where he preached the gospel for 35 years. He also served as a night Minister for 25 years at St. Mary’s Hospital. Paul loved his family, friends, church family, community, and most of all Jesus Christ. Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, spending time with friends and family, and sharing the good news of Jesus with everyone he met. He is now rejoicing in Heaven with his Georgia Peach, friends, family, and all the ones he led to the Lord. Paul always said he’ll see you here, there, or in the air, and he would encourage all to meet him in the air!! Viewing will be held at Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Following the viewing a private service will be held for family only due to Covid-19 concerns. Pastor Greg Lunsford and Pastor Tim Messinger will be conducting the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons International, Cabell Lincoln Gideons, P.O. Box 21, Ona, WV 25545. Wallace Funeral Home, Milton is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 11 condolences.
Brianna Walker-Elliott
Tuesday December 29, 2020 at
4:48 PM
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I just heard today and am truly sorry I missed his services. This makes my heart very heavy. He was truly one of the best people and one of the best pastors in my opinion. Praying for his family and hoping to meet him in the air.
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Pierre & Meggie DeMers
Tuesday December 29, 2020 at
11:19 AM
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Pastor Paul was a blessing to so many and to us. We loved him and Caroline and thank God for their wonderful ministry. They reached many for the Lord, even in to the far corners of the earth.
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Duane & Lesha Adkins
Tuesday December 29, 2020 at
11:09 AM
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We are so sorry for your loss and sorry that we were unable to attend the viewing although we did get to watch the memorial service on Facebook. Both of us have Covid at the moment or we would have been there.
I never met a person that loved people any more than Pastor Paul. Seemed like he never met a stranger and always enjoyed a good laugh. He really had a pastor's heart, always ready to go help out when there was a need of any kind, but especially when people were in the hospital, nursing homes, or when there was a death in the family. I think there are special rewards in heaven for people who have such a compassionate heart. I'm sure he is really enjoying himself now! Our prayers are with the family as you go through this difficult period.
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Carol Rowe Newlon
Sunday December 27, 2020 at
7:20 AM
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Rev. Harry Rowe was my father, and he considered Paul his dearest friend. They loved to joke, so in his will my father even left Paul his sermon files so Paul could preach better sermons. Paul had my father’s funeral 13 years ago and made us all laugh with the tales he shared. I know they are having a hilarious time catching up in Heaven.
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Lara Miller
Saturday December 26, 2020 at
2:03 PM
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Pastor Paul was a true servant of the Lord! God shined like fire through him ALWAYS, and was the sweetest, loving man I ever met! He was the best preacher, and so thankful God put him in our lives! He will surely and deeply missed by all of us, but we will meet him again very soon! I was thinking of him so much the morning after he passed, and didn't realize he'd passed away yet, praying for him, rehearing his sermons, and hymns that I was brought up to, and saved to as well. I understood it after I found out that he'd passed to go meet the Lord! He'd made it home! I could picture him as he meet Jesus and the Father! I pray so much for his sweet, beautiful family during such a hard time. God bless all of you!
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David and Sue Benedict
Saturday December 26, 2020 at
8:32 AM
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To Pastor Paul’s Family,
Pastor Paul one of the best of best Pastor, Friend to all, just not to his Church Family but to the community. I bet Heaven split wide open when Pastor Paul enter a shouting. Glory Glory Glory. Are love and prayers are with all of you.
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Darrell and Linda30 Payton
Saturday December 26, 2020 at
8:13 AM
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Very sorry for your lose. Pastor Paul was a special person, and will be greatly missed. We will not be able to come to the viewing, because Darrell can't wear a mask. Are prayers are with you.
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Mike & Boo Meadows
Saturday December 26, 2020 at
7:38 AM
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Pastor Paul was the best Pastor anyone could have. He loved the Lord and he Loved serving him. He treated everyone the same.He Was more concerned over you and your problems then his own. He Was truly a Man of God and we all have been richly blessed to have known him. Rest in peace Pastor Paul We will see you again. Love and prayers to the family.
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Ralph and Ramona Kelley
Saturday December 26, 2020 at
5:16 AM
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Pastor Paul did funerals for so many of our family members. He was always so gracious. He had a genuine love for people, not just his local church family. A true shepherd.
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Ira Miller
arri1975@yahoo.com
Saturday December 26, 2020 at
3:29 AM
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Pastor Paul loved the Lord and touched many lives during his time on Earth. I first heard the Gospel from Pastor Paul in April 1984 and became born again from one of his sermons. My prayers go out to his family and I have so much respect for their father. Until we meet again in Heaven brother. It will be glad reunion day.
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Cheryl Rose
Friday December 25, 2020 at
4:42 PM
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Joan and Family. So sorry to here that your beloved Dad as pass away. Pastor Paul was a very special person. He will be greatly missed. Love and Prayers. Cheryl
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