Obituary

Meadows, Richard L., Sr., 66 of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 29, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph A. Meadows, Jr. of Crewe and Shenandoah; stepfather, Jack K. Templeton of Newport News. Dick is survived by his loving, devoted wife, Sarah Bunny Meadows; mother, Phyllis M. Templeton; son, Richard L. Meadows, Jr.; brothers, Joe Meadows and his wife Donna, Doug Meadows and his wife Pat; stepsons, Eugene and Edward Stanley; granddaughter, Margo; step-granddaughters, Lacey, Stephanie, Samantha, Helen, and Sallie Stanley. Dick was a graduate of Virginia Tech. Foremost among his many accomplishments as a member of the Corps of Cadets were his membership in the Gregory Guard, his command in the Arnold Air Society, his major on the regimental staff, and his cherished fellowship with the Golden As. He went on to pilot the C-130 aircraft as a captain in the U.S. Air Force. Stationed in the Philippines, his missions took him to and from Vietnam during the height of the war. He continued flying after his duty with the Air Force Reserve. He later worked for Travelers Insurance Company and Rhyne Contractors. Dick’s avid love of fishing and hunting was shared with his brothers throughout his life and will surely be missed by those big bass and deer. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). A celebration of his life will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Crewe Cemetery, Crewe, VA at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Hospice of Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave., Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23226.