James Meadors

WALLINGFORD - James R. Meadors, 85, passed away Feb. 11, 2013 at Mid-State Medical center in Meriden. He was the beloved husband of 64 years to Maureen (Warner) Meadors.

He was born Oct. 10, 1927, in Petersburg, Indiana, the son of the late Warrick and Edith (Stinson) Meadors. Jim was a WWII army veteran serving in the occupation forces in Japan and graduate of Indiana University. He worked in Human Relations and Compensation for Uniroyal for 36 years. Upon retirement lived in Savannah Georgia returning to Connecticut in 2012. He loved being with his family most of all and was an ardent reader of books and the New Your Times. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed sports especially college basketball with favorite teams Indiana University and Syracuse. Jim filled his life with love for his family and many friends. He was a member of the United Methodist Church at Skidaway Island, Savannah Georgia.

Besides his wife of 64 years, Jim is also survived by son Mark Meadors, daughter Jan Podesva and her husband Paul, Donna Meadors wife of deceased son Ryan, and loving grand children Christopher, Drew and Lauren Meadors.

Arrangements - Funeral services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family and there are no calling hours. The Alderson Funeral Home of Cheshire 615 S. Main St. is assisting with arrangements. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the American Stroke Association, 1 Union St. #301, Robbinsville, NJ 06891-4183.