Kenneth Artie Meadows, 74, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at his home.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 2 PM at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 W. Main Street, Front Royal with Rev. Seth Alcorn officiating.
Kenny was born on February 4, 1944 in Elkton, Virginia to the late Engles Edward Meadows and Alma Mae Meadows. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ennis Meadows.
He was drafted into the Army in 1965 and served most of his time in Germany where his wife, Linda, joined him.
After returning home he went to work as a Life Underwriter for 37 years for Life of Georgia. He received many awards and was Number One Agent with the company in 1990. He and Linda traveled the world together on 30 life insurance conventions. He loved talking with people and was always friendly and warm. He loved his family and friends and was always thinking of others. Ken and Linda were married on September 25, 1965, a love that lasted 52 years.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Sue Meadows; two brothers, Johnnie Meadows and his wife Barbara and Allen Meadows and his wife Louella; sister-in-law, Georgia Ann Meadows; three nephews, Johnnie Meadows, Jr., Robert Meadows and his wife Susan and Kenny Meadows (who was named after him) and his niece, April Eckels and her husband David.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601.
I am devastated by the loss of my brother-in-law, Kenny who I have known since we were 14 years old when I met and dated his older brother, Ennis, who I later married. We shared so many memories all these years.
He is at peace now with no more pain and sickness. I am sure there is one heck of a reunion taking place in heaven with all those that have gone before, Rest in peace my brother.
We are so saddened to hear of the death of our close friend, Kenny. Gary has been a friend of Kenny’s since childhood and I have been his friend since I started dating Gary 50 years ago. We have had many fun times together with him and Linda. I know he, Ennis, and other friends are having a great time in the hereafter. We are thankful you are no longer in pain. We will miss you so, Kenny.
So sorry for the loss of Kenny. He was such a kind man that will be missed by all who knew him. Prayers for the family.
We are deeply saddened for the loss of Kenny. What a sweet and caring person. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Love and prayers for the family and friends. God bless, RIP
I am truly sorry to hear of the passing of Kenny, as a child I have many fond memories of he and Linda when they would visit in Elkton
Worked with Kenny for many years , always looked for him on company trips – was a friend and will be missed greatly
Kenny was a top agent with Southland and Life of GA I had the pleasure of serving as his manager Kenny was a true friend and we had lots of fun going on road trips and playing a lot of poker I will miss him and have a place in my heart always for him
We have been neighbors a few streets over, for the past 6 yrs.
Ken always stopped and talked to us & our kids , or play w our dog on his nightly walks. He was a wonderful man, who always had a smile and story to share. I just heard he passed, as I knew he had been sick. I’m thankful we got to know such a great man. I always smile when I think of him .
Hugs to you, Linda , & may God bless you & yours.
Rest In Peace, friend.
The Vances
(and Wolfgang – Ken’s buddy)