Larry James Meadows

Larry James Meadows, age 75 years, of the Sandhill Community died Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 8, 1945 the son of Tea and Lona (Slaven) Meadows. Larry had worked as a machinist for Tecumseh, served his Country in the US Army and US Marine Corp, was a member of the Taylor Ridge United Baptist, American Legion Post #115, the VFW, and NRA. He enjoyed going to church, watching Nicolas Cage’s movies, listening to Elvis Presley music, and greatest joy was spending time with his family.

His parents; first wife, Rosa Lee Meadows; brothers, Lonnie Meadows, Junior Meadows, Edward Meadows, and Ernest Meadows; sisters, Wilma Hodge, Joyce Massengale, and Ilene Hammons precede him in death.

Survivors include his wife whom he married October 3, 1998, Janie (Duncan) Meadows of Whitley City; daughter, Sabrina Meadows of Whitley City; son, Gentry Meadows of Whitley City; Caden Bryant of Pine Knot and Gabriel Patton of Whitley City that he thought of as sons; brothers, Enos Meadows (Rose of Pine Knot, Bud Meadows (Debbie) of Whitley City; sister, Ina Mae Canada of Whitley City; two special Marine brothers, Malcolm Burkhart and Kenny Carson; several nieces and nephews who he loved very dearly; and a host of family and friends to mourn his passing.

Funeral services will be held 11:30am Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the McCreary County Funeral Home with Bro. Darren Kidd officiating. Burial will follow in the Mill Springs National Cemetery at 1:30pm Tuesday. The family will receive friends after 6pm Monday, October 11, 2021 at the Funeral Home.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.