Frank Lee Meade, age 72, of Mena, died Monday, October 19, 2015 at his home. He was born on Saturday, October 24, 1942 to William and Jewell Lily Wilson Meade in Moore, Missouri.
Frank had many great loves in his life; his family, his work and his Cardinal Baseball. Frank was the happiest when he was around his family. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Frank was a master electrician, master plumber, and master HVAC technician and was very proud of those accomplishments in his life. He worked for the City of Mena for 14 years as the Code Enforcement Officer. Frank was passionate about being a Democrat, hunting, fishing, and woodworking. Frank was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Gerald Meade; and one sister, Ruthlene Chapman.
Frank is survived by his wife, Jo Meade of Mena; his son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Leslie Meade of Mena; his daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Greg Vaughn of Mena; one brother, Gene Meade of Saint Clair, Missouri; two sisters, Betty Kyle of Winona, Missouri and Linda Land of Salem, Missouri; six grandchildren, Seth Stewart of Mena, Michael Meade of Norfolk, Virginia, Katrina Rowe and husband, Landon, of Mena, Shelby Vaughn of Mena; Myranda Vaughn of Little Rock, and Matthew Meade of Mena; three great-grandchildren, Katie and Kilee Rowe of Mena and Collin Parsley of Mena; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena. Cremation services are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.
Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com
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Jeri Pearson
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Joe I am really sorry to here about Frank. Are family kinda just went their own way after mom an Alma die .So i am sorry an you are in my prayers! 🙁
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss for your family.