Obituary of Henry Winston Meade

Henry W. Meade passed away unexpectedly at his home at Greenville WV on September 24, 2021. He was born on March 21, 1946, to the late Sol and Mamie Meade. He was a proud American and a proud Vietnam Veteran who served in the United States Army from 1964 to 1967. He was retired from the mining industry. Henry had a huge caring heart. His son and two grandsons were his reason for living. He loved his family more than anything. In addition, he dedicated many years to helping other veterans as a volunteer with the Henlawson VFW. He was a talented artist and enjoyed writing poetry and had a poem about JFK’s assassination published. He was preceded in death by his parents Sol and Mamie Meade, his maternal grandparents Pat and Ada Glenn, a brother Randy Meade, and his mother-in-law Jan McCormick. Surviving are his son Brandon Meade (Susan) and two grandsons Dawson and Jeremiah Meade, all of Starke FL. One sister Sharon Hatfield of Chapmanville WV; six brothers Rev. Kit Meade (Barbara) of KY, Scotty Meade of Cleveland OH, Joe Meade of Gilbert WV, Tony Meade (Sherry) of GA, Rev. Chris Meade (Wanda) of Oceana WV, and Rev. Morris Meade (Sherry) of Man, WV. One surviving aunt Faye Powers; His former wife and the mother of his son Linda (Breezy) Leonard of Starke, FL; and his many cousins, nieces and nephews. Also surviving are his McCormick brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. There will be a celebration of Life held at Chief Logan State Park, shelter #4 on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. In honor of Henry’s wishes his remains have been cremated. Online condolences may be sent to www.krantzmcneelyfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man.