Curtis Eugene Meador

Curtis Eugene (Gene) Meador, Sr. age 92 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 26, 2017. Gene was born on February 22, 1925 in Franklin County to the late James Elmer and Fannie Meador. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by one brother James Edward Meador and one sister Bertha Clingenpeel. Gene was a graduate of National Business College. Following graduation Gene worked for Norfolk & Western for 10 years before he began his 44 year career with the IBM Corporation in Roanoke in May, 1946 as office manager. He was promoted to Baltimore in November 1965 and served in several management positions prior to his retirement. On the first day of his retirement he went on his first Brethren Disaster project to South Carolina and went on ten more since. He was an active member of Antioch Church of the Brethren where he served in many capacities such as deacon and treasurer. Gene also gave of his time and talents to many community organizations including the Callaway Ruritans, Franklin County Mended Hearts, Junior Achievement, The Salvation Army, Gideon’s International, Roanoke Area Ministries, and Boy Scouts of America, where he served as a scout master for seven years. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Velma Ashworth Meador; one daughter Susan Stuller and husband Rick; one son Curtis Eugene Meador, Jr. and wife Susan; two grandchildren Jaime Stuller and Ashley Miller and husband Tyler. He is also survived by one sister Berta Mae Meador Snoddy and husband Houston, and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Antioch Church of the Brethren, 2996 Callaway Rd., Rocky Mount, VA 24151 or to Roanoke Area Ministries, 824 Campbell Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24016. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Antioch Church of the Brethren with Pastor Andy Duffey and Rev. Eric Anspaugh officiating. The family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, Rt. 220 @ Wirtz Rd., Rocky Mount. www.connerbowman.com