JESSE D. MEADOWS,

Age 91, was greeted in heaven by his parents and his siblings, Samuel, Ben and Joy Lee, on Dec. 19, 2015, in North Canton, OH.  Born May 2, 1924, in Hazard, KY, he was the son of the late James and Cynthia Ethel (Cornett) Meadows.  Jesse was a member of Summit Church and had been active in Southern Baptist Churches, having served as a Deacon, Treasurer and Song Leader.  He was a veteran of WWII, having served honorably in the U.S. Army as a fighter pilot, and retired from Tenneco, Inc., after 31 years service.  Survived by his beloved wife, Ruth (Bland) Meadows, with whom he celebrated their 71st Wedding Anniversary on July 3, 2015; two sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Martha Meadows, and Jerry and Ceslie Meadows; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Services will be held Tues. at 1 p.m. in the Formet-Clevenger & Gordon Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Warren officating.  Interment in Forest Hill Cemetery.  Friends may call Tues. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jesse's memory may be made to: The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN, 37214-0800.  The family would like to express special thanks to the Heritage Villa employees, Clear Path Hospice, and Leanna.  Condolences may be left at: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com.

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