Lester A. Meadows Jr.
September 29, 1932 - January 25, 2020
Grovertown-Lester A. Meadows, 87, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at LaPorte Hospital following an illness. Lester was born September 29, 1932 to Lester SR. and Sadie (Jones) Meadows and lived in the area all his life. On November 28, 1959 he married the former Mary Klopfenstein, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers. Lester was also a Veteran of US Marines, past member of American Legion, a former member of the Grovertown Methodist Church, He was an avid sports fan including the Indiana Hoosiers, Green Bay Packers and especially the O-D Lady Cats basketball team.He was also a past coach for Hamlet Little League, Pony League and Softball. Survivors include one daughter, Vickie (Steven Helms) Emigh of La Paz, Mexico; two sons, William (Carol) of Plainfield, IN, Steven of Grovertown; three grandchildren, Jonathan Baird of San Diego, Courtney Meadows of New Carlisle, IN and Joel Meadows of Plainfield, IN; two sister, Betty Sirokey of Florida, Arlene Abiney of La Porte; one brother, John Meadows of Hamlet. Funeral services will be held Wednesday January 29, 2020,at 12:00 P.M. (CST) at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel, with Rev.Gene Flickenger officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. and 1 hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Burial will be at Grovertown Cemetery, with Military Graveside Service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Heart Association, Church of Donors choice.
Grovertown-Lester A. Meadows, 87, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at LaPorte Hospital following an illness. Lester was born September 29, 1932 to Lester SR. and Sadie (Jones) Meadows and lived in the area all his life. On November 28,... View Obituary & Service Information