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1946 - 2021
 Howard Ray Meadows, 74, of Ona, WV, husband of Carol Bailey Arkell, passed away suddenly at home on March 18, 2021. He was born October 29, 1946 in Cabell County. He was a 1964 graduate of Milton High School and veteran of the U.S. Marines Corps, having served during the Vietnam War, where he received a Purple Heart. Howard retired from AT&T, was a member of Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church where he was a greeter and sang in the choir. He was an avid bowler for many years at Strike Zone and loved his time spent being a coach and sports official for so many youth in the area. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Markin Meadows, parents, James Meadows and Violet Hatfield Meadows, brother, Richard Meadows and grandson, Jonathan Long. In addition to his wife, he is survived by Leslie and Doug Frost and their sons Aaron and Kyle of Ona, WV, Jimmy Meadows of Manassas, VA, Bobby Meadows and Lisa Penny and their daughter Nancy of Manassas, VA, Tyler and Tracy Arkell and their sons Chase and Dylan Arkell of Charleston, WV and Evan and Becky Arkell and their daughters Bailey and Carlie Arkell of Huntington, WV; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Ed Steen; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Diane Meadows; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ona Little League. All services are private. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 9 condolences.
Seth Noe
Thursday April 8, 2021 at
12:33 AM
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So very sorry to hear of Howard’s passing.
I have so many wonderful memories playing ball for him, too many to recount. He will always be ‘Coach Meadows’ to me.
My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
-Seth
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Jim & Evie Whaley
jwwhaley@zoominternet.net
Monday March 22, 2021 at
6:29 PM
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Howard, will truly be missed, he was fun on the lanes and enjoyed mess with you. The family is in our prayers and thoughts. We will see him again!
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Nina L. Nowlin
Monday March 22, 2021 at
2:48 PM
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My heartfelt sympathy to the Family. I remember Howard at Beulah Ann Baptist and his late wife, Nancy, nice people. May God comfort all during this sad time.
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Terri J Conner
Sunday March 21, 2021 at
9:34 AM
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My deepest sympathy to Howard’s family on his sudden passing. I bowl at Strike Zone & Howard was one of the kindest men ever. I will miss him teasing me, “stealing” my parking place & all of our silly chats in the locker room. Rest In Peace, Howard. Your memory runs strong & proud at the alley. Praying for his family to find comfort in the arms of the Lord.
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Koneda
Sunday March 21, 2021 at
6:24 AM
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Evan, sincere sympathy to you and your family at the loss of Howard.
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David & Sue Benedict
Saturday March 20, 2021 at
7:31 PM
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Carol and Family,
Praying for God’s comforting arms surround you. One thing for sure He is walking those Golden Streets with our Lord, singing in that Heavenly Choir.
All our Love Sue
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Phyllis and Joe Noble
Saturday March 20, 2021 at
11:08 AM
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How can we express our sorry for our dear friend Howard? But we know he is in Heaven singing with his strong voice in the Heavenly Choir. He coached PJ, Julie and Jeanne. Joe was coaching with him one time being extra hard on Jeanne and Howard said” you coach the rest of the team and I’ll coach Jeanne!! Lol. We loved The Meadows and the Arkells what memories!! He was a very special buddy to Julie in Volleyball! What an example -he was HE LOVED the kids and they loved him. I could go on and on. We will miss him but have the wonderful knowledge that we will meet him one day in Glory! Fly high and keep on singing??
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David Tatum & Brenda Nash
Saturday March 20, 2021 at
9:57 AM
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Our deepest sympathies to Carol and his entire family. We are praying for you. We remember Howard from the Ona ball fields and as a church greeter. He always had a smile on his face and had a way of making others smile too.
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Tina Hanna
Friday March 19, 2021 at
2:32 PM
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Bobby & Family - So sorry for your loss! Hoping that your happy memories will warm your hearts & carry you through the sadness. Thinking of you!
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