Robert Carroll Meade

ROBERT C. MEADE VERONA, VA Robert Carroll "R.C." Meade, 77, husband of Glenna Lucille (Estep) Meade, of 886 Lee Highway, died Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at Augusta Health. He was born November 5, 1933, in Roanoke, VA, and was raised in Lebanon, VA, a son of the late Orville B. and Nancy Pauline (Biggs) Meade. Prior to retirement, Mr. Meade was employed by Smith's Transfer for 10 years and was owner of Meade Trucking, Inc. for 48 years. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a man with a heart of gold and was a Kentucky Colonel. In addition to his wife of 60 years, family members include children, Garry Dean Meade of Mt. Sidney, Carolyn Meade Earhart Bean and husband, Wesley Bean, Teresa Meade Sutler and husband, Randy Sutler, and Randall O. Meade and his companion, Tammy Losh, all of Verona; a brother and sister-in-law, E. J. and Joan Meade of Fishersville; a sister, Lois Swindell of Sarasota, Florida; and six grandchildren, Dean and Jeremy Meade, Cody and Stacey Sutler, Logan Bean, and Chase R. Rexrode. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clifford and Jim Meade; and a grandchild, Latosha Renee Earhart. A private graveside service will be conducted in Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens. There will be no public viewing or visitation and the family is requesting privacy. Memorials may be made to the Verona Fire Department, 304 Lee Highway, Verona, VA 24482, to the Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad, 1601 North Coalter Street, Staunton, VA 24401, or to a charity of one's choice. The family would like to thank his business friends who have helped to make the business a success and the employees of Meade Trucking. A special thanks to Dr. David Herring and the staff at Augusta Health. Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.