William F. Ray Meade
February 13, 1937 ~ November 21, 2019
William F. Ray Meade, Jr., 82, of Mooresville, passed away at home November 21, 2019; surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born February 13, 1937, in Russell County, Virginia, to the late William F. Ray Meade, Sr. and Ludia Ellen (Keith) Meade Baker. He married the love of his life Sue Trusty on April 6, 1991.
Ray was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles3988, Mooresville. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and bluegrass music. Ray also liked all sports whether it be watching the New England Patriots, Duke Blue Devils basketball, or umpiring baseball games. Ray was a very loyal and dedicated man to his family. He will be greatly missed.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandchildren, Samantha Miller and William F. Ray Meade III; great grandchild, Bentley Joe Gipson; brothers, Emmett, Tex, Fred, Dave, Buford, and Gene Baker; and sisters, Bea Neece, Agnes Jenkins, and Rosie Vance.
Ray is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Sue Meade; 5 children, Eloise Meade, William Buford (Connie) Meade, Kim (Dick) Rackley, Mark (Jerica) Meade, and Angel (Dave) Pryor; sister, Peggy (Larry) Carr; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and wonderful friends as well.
Visitation will be Monday, 5 to 8 p.m., November 25, 2019 at Carlilsie – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Maple Hill Cemetery, Plainfield, Indiana. While flowers are welcome, memorial donations may be made to Indiana Parkinson Foundation: 14350 Mundy Dr. Suite 800 #181, Noblesville, In 46060 and Mooresville Senior Center: P.O. Box 343 Mooresville, Indiana 46158. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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When Wayne and I novo to Moorseville we decided to join the Eagles and Ray Mead at that time was the one that signed you up he from that first time he met us made us like family !ߙ
SO sorry to hear of the passing of Ray. I will be prying for everyone. Just trust in God to get you through the rough days ahead and He will give you strength somehow, someway. Cherish all the memories that you had together. Much love to all Dorothy Burke
This was our daddy the man who tried to hold us all together men that will be well missed it is honor to have him as my father the love he has for each and every one of us we’ll continue on in our hearts I love you Daddy
Angel Wings in memory of William F. Ray Meade
He was one of if not the proudest grandpa at the baseball field with Ray many yrs ago. He was always cheering him on! R.I.P.
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Ray and Dorothy Meade were wonderful people and neighbors growing up as child blessed to know them. GOD be with you all!! Debbie Harless
I love you and miss u papaw ray
Ray was always a great neighbor and friend. When I was a child, his bark was always bigger then his bite. As an adult I realized he was a man who earned great respect from me and others. He will be sadly missed and loved forever. Donna (Harless) Shrake
Prayers for everyone the loss of a loving father. You’re in my prayers
I would talk to Ray at the Keith family Reunion. Everytime I spoke with him he reminded me so much of my daddy, which was Ray’s cousin “Butch” Bascom T. Keith. He had great stories about their youth, they were only six months apart.
Ray was a man that understood family. He was loyal to his children and was always there for them. His loyalty was carried over to his friends. Family meant everything to him and I know he will be sorely missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him. I had the chance of being part of his family only for a short time, but he never forget who I was when we would see each other. I thank God for having known Ray.
I will miss setting with my friend Ray in his front yard he had the best stories and always made me laugh I will miss seeing him there till we meet in heaven I love you your friend Darlene prayers and hugs to the family
Heart in memory of William F. Ray Meade