Donald Lee Meadows passed away at his home in Cameron, Missouri at the age of 83, on February 20, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer.
Don was born on July 28, 1937, to L.L. and Winifred (Young) Meadows near McFall, Missouri. He attended Grandview School and King City High School, graduating in 1955.
Don married Sue Kent, his lifelong partner of more than 62 years, she survives him of the home. Don and Sue raised their family on a farm near Pattonsburg, Missouri.
He was a Mason, belonging to Berlin Lodge No. 378, A.F. & A.M. Don also served on the Boards of the Pattonsburg R-II School district and the Marion Township.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, as well as two sisters, Marilyn Pierce and Betty Barnes.
In addition to his wife, Sue, Don is survived by his five children: Doug (Teresa) Meadows, Lori Burke, Leslie (Mike) Huffaker, Jennifer (Steve) Olsen, and Matt “Bone” Meadows. Additional survivors are fourteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and another great-grandchild on the way.
Also surviving are Don’s siblings: Nina Miller, June Craven, Ed Meadows, Curt Meadows, Bill Meadows and Darrel Meadows, numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Meadows has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. No visitation or services are planned at this time. A celebration of Don’s life will be held later in the spring.
