Jimmie Edward Meador
Jimmie Edward Meador, Sr., 86, of Goodview (formerly of Vinton) passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley Edward Meador and Mary Christine Hill Meador. By his sisters, Linda Meador Meinel and Nancy Meador Martin. By his sister-in-law, Linda Huff Meador.
He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Judy Darlene Meador. His children, Jimmie Edward Meador, Jr., Tammy Rena Meador-Scott, Riley Edward Meador, II. And by a granddaughter, Joanie Marie Scott.
After being denied at the age of 13, Jimmie left home to join the army around his 17th birthday. He was a Korean War Veteran and was extremely proud of his military service. Specializing in Radar while overseas and stationed at a missile base in DC. Jimmie could tell you a few stories that would leave you truly wondering if he was mixing things up with a movie script.
Mr. Meador was the owner-operator of Meador’s Texaco. A staple of the Vinton community in the 1970’s. Meador’s Texaco Wrecker Service, driven by Jimmie, could always be counted on day or night.
After the Texaco closed, Jimmie drove a long-haul truck for several trucking companies in the Valley.
He decided to return to his roots, and he began managing the Wilco Gas Station (along with his wife Judy) on Rt 460 (near Gus Nicks Blvd). He held this position until he retired. He enjoyed interacting with customers and truck drivers, and employees loved working for him.
Jimmie was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt, fish, and boat. Some of his most talked-about memories happened a short distance from the Hardy Bridge boat ramp. He might have been the only pontoon boat out there fishing, but he could bring his grandkids along, so he didn’t mind.
His retirement years often found him riding his lawnmower or tinkering in his shed with one thing or another. Always looking to get something done outside or start a project, Jimmie was a working man through and through.His family will miss him immensely.
Those left to cherish his memories are his son, Geremiah Christian Meador; Grandsons, Christopher Edward Meador, Cody VanEdward Meador, and Riley Edward Meador, III; Granddaughters, Erin Meador Goulds, Tiffany Rena Scott, Jasmine Leigh Scott; Son-in-Law, Jimmy D Scott; Daughters-in-law, Julie M Meador and Sherry Meador; brother, Kenneth Robert Meador; Special Great Great Nephew, Kyler David Layne; Numerous Great Grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude and thanks to Gentiva Hospice and Pheasant Ridge Nursing Facility for their excellent care of Jimmie.
Funeral Service will be conducted at Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton, VA. on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 2pm with Pastor Brian Geiser officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be private.
