Obituary of Jerry Wayne Meador

Jerry Wayne Meador, 60, of Doniphan, Missouri, died Saturday, July 8, 2017, in the emergency at Southeast Health of Ripley County.

Mr. Meador, son of William and Eve (Hall) Meador, was born December 23, 1956, in Hayti, Missouri.  He had been employed in construction.  Mr. Meador enjoyed gardening, hunting, riding his motorcycle and being with family, especially his children.

On December 23, 1988, he was married to Scarlett Rodgers in Portageville, Missouri, and she survives.

Also surviving are 2 daughters: Kimberly Thompson and Madison Elizabeth Meador, both of Doniphan; 3 sons, Dalton Wayne Meador of Doniphan, Michael Meador of Pine Knot, Kentucky, and Jay Porter of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; 1 step-son, Adam (Heather) Myers of Dumas, Arkansas; 3 grandchildren, Ashlee, Hailey and Megan; 7 step-grandchildren, Logan, Josh, Ava, Jaxson, Chase and Cesily Thompson; 1 great-grandchild, Aria; and 1 son-in-law, Steven Thompson.

Mr. Meador was preceded in death by his parents; 3 sisters, Betty Forthman, Faye Holder and Joyce Hampton; 2 brothers, Billy Meador and Terry Meador; and 1 grandchild.

A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held Friday, July 14, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. at the Float Camp Pavillion in Doniphan.  In honor of Jerry’s love of barbecue food will be provided.  

Directions to Float Camp are as follows:  From the McDonalds in Doniphan, MO go North on Y highway, 4.4 miles, then turn left on Forest Service Road 3210.