Samuel Edward Meadows, 80 of Eden, NC passed Friday, April 19, 2024. Public viewing will be held Friday, April 26, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Perry Spencer Funeral Home, 511 Henry Street, Eden, NC. The family will receive friends Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Morning Star Baptist Church, 607 Stanton St., Eden, NC from 12 Noon - 1:00 p.m. with the funeral service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Hamlin Cemetery, Eden, NC
Samuel Edward Meadows was born in Rockingham County on July 11, 1943 to the late Samuel Henry Meadows and and the late Christine B. Wilson. Samuel Meadows departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2024. Sam was the oldest son of ten children, Sam passionately loved and took care of his family.
Sam graduated from Douglass High School in 963. He worked for Fieldcrest Mills, Inc. from over 40 years until he retired. Sam was a faithful and dedicated member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, where he served ad Co-Cairman of the Deacon Board, Church Treasurer, Trustee, Treasurer of the Usher Board and Vacation Bible School Teacher. He also served as a member of the Senior Usher Board as well as a member of the Gospel choir and Male Chorus.
Sam loved people and never met a stranger. He always provided as encouraging word. Sam would say, “Trust the Lord for the journey!” Pine Fork w3as his community. There, everyone supported each other and respected him and his family. Each one will mis him dearly.
Sam loved to play golf, pitch horseshoes and play basketball. His favorite team was the Dallas Cowboys. He also followed the LA Dodgers, San Antonio Spurs, Wake Forest University and ABC (ANYBODY BUT CAROLINA).
Sam was preceded in death by his brothers, Jame Elbert Rucker, Arthur Jones Rucker and his sisters: Barbara Ann Johnson and Vinnie Marie Tyson and her husband, Billy Jean Tyson.
Sam leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Lizetta Strong Meadows of the home, Everett Meadows (Delydia) of Greensboro, NC, Kyrrah Meadows (Melisha) of Portmount, VA; four granddaughters; Tenay, Shalise, Kayla and Erin. Two great-grandchildren; Drew and Moriah Pettiford. Four brothers: Carl Sherman Rucker of Eden, NC, Link Forrest Rucker of Greensboro, NC, Reginald Van Rucker of Troy, NC and Jason Donnell Rucker (Mary) of Tracy, CA, one sister; Mamie Michelle Hairston (Ray) of Eden, NC, one aunt; Parthenia Broadnax of Deleware and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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