William F. Ray Meade III
October 9, 1990 ~ May 10, 2015
William F. Ray Meade, III, 24 of Mooresville, passed away suddenly in an automobile accident on May 10, 2015 in Monrovia. He was born, October 9, 1990 in Indianapolis to Mark A. Meade and Melissa Ann “Missie” (Wetter) Meade; his parents survive.
Ray was a 2011 graduate of Mooresville High School. A true country boy, he enjoyed anything outdoors, hunting, fishing, and getting dirty. Ray also enjoyed his farm animals and is survived by his two fur friends, Stump and Diesel. He currently worked in manufacturing at Toa since July 2014.
Ray and his high school sweetheart, Stephanie R. Stevens were planning to be married on October 17, 2015; she survives. Other survivors include his step-mother, Jerica Meade of Mooresville; Sister, Melinda A. (Tom) Reed of Monrovia; his paternal grandparents, William F. Ray, Jr and Suzie Meade of Mooresville; maternal grandmother, Linda Glass of Indianapolis; life-long best buddies, Jake Goodin and James Rodriquez both of Mooresville and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Family and friends will gather for visitation in the chapel at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 15 at the funeral home with burial to follow at Maple Hill Cemetery in Plainfield. You are invited to visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may sign the online guest registry, leave a personal message for Ray’s family and view his Life Tribute video.
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I will always remember him as that sweet little blonde headed boy that played in the creek.
This is so sweet and so many good memories. His life will never end even in heaven. Love u ray
It really hit hard when I heard you were gone! Every day is precious and you made the most of them! I remember playing T-ball with you when we were so little and this doesn’t seem real! Rest in peace my friend. Thank you for bringing joy to everyone! You will be missed dearly!
I grew up with ray and we had so much fun together. He could always make me laugh . He taught me how to catch a craw dad by hand and how to hold and catch a chicken which I never forgot . He was a great person and this is a horrible loss. He had a beautiful up beat spirit and growing up with him and being able to call him a friend was a blessing . I knew him since I was little and even then he was something special there hasn’t been anyone like ray and there never will be. He was one of a kind and he will never be forgotten.
i remember how we’d always play pool at my house and you would whoop our butts at it. and i rememebr that one night wherey brother had a couple of his buddies over and they were drinking and one of them would run on the treadmill as fast as it would go and then we’d throw pretzels across the room for him to catch with his mouth. haha and how i was with josh the end of junior year and we’d all sit together at lunch and just laugh and crack jokes. you would give me the best ninja turtle handshakes and a big hug everytime we saw eachother even when we haven’t spoke in a while. you will be dearly missed honey. rest easy up there and i’ll see you again someday. :heart:
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Ray you were always a gentleman to me. The years Stephanie worked for me I seen you almost every day. Your smile was contagious. You always helped with whatever anyone needed. You were my hero at 2 in the morning when my car was stuck in Wendy’s parking lot. You woke up and came running no questions asked. You were an amazing individual who touched so many. I am honered to have known you. Fly high brother and watch over all of us.
Ray was and still is my wonderful country boy cousin. I loved how my son looked up to him. Ray had given my son Dallas a knife for when he goes hunting or fishing. He said now don’t cut yourself with that knife. Ray and Stephanie was gonna take Dallas fishing soon.
For such a small town this has been an enormous loss. Ray was an amazing person who touched the lives of many people, though he is gone the mark he has made on all our lives will forever remain! Rest with love Ray <3 Prayers to friends and family in this trialling time.
Ray was such an amazing and thoughtful young man. Our hearts go out to the family, especially his mother Missie. The loss os so great its just inreal, but it was time for Ray to be Gods angel in Heaven. We can all see him again someday but for now we must carry on. His life was taken way to soon in our thoughts so pls be patient as we all mourn the loss of a great young man!
I’m still trying to wrap my head around all of this…. Ray had such a loving heart, didn’t have an enemy,he was a friend to everyone he met.. My heart aches for my brother Mark, my sister n law missie,and my niece Melinda…along with the rest of my family…Ray had a lot of aunts and uncles, and cousins…. And he loved them all, he loved spending time with family… I just seen him not to long ago,he gave me a big gentle Ray hug and said hey aunt tootie… He looked at my husband and said your tall buddy,but I can put this pool stick up your ass.. lol we all laughed,but he didn’t want my husband to give me a cigarette…lol…we had a good time that night..Ray and steph played lazer tag with all the kid’s…. He was such a joy to be around,always made u smile…. I don’t know why God chose Ray,the only thing I can think of is God needed Ray to be one his soldiers,to stand beside God and fight the fight, when it’s time for the Lord to come back for the rest of us….Ray was the one… It hurts so bad knowing we won’t hear his voice again… Ray please look in on me from time to time,I know ur in a beautiful place,a place where I can’t wait to be…. I love you my sweet nephew (glasses 2) I will never forget you….
It really hasn’t set in that your gone baby. The puppies are doing great stump has tried to make sure diesel stays in line. They are so funny. We miss you. What did you do today? We went and got you some clothes for tomorrow. You will love it. Hopefully your buttcrack won’t hang out of your pants like they always do. I love you so much baby. I saw you in my dream last night. I got my hair done last night. They qanted to cut off 5 inches but I said heck no! That ment I would have short hair and I knkw yoy would’ve been so mad at me for doing that. I juat couldn’t do it. Everyone says hi and they love you so much and miss you make sure to visit us a whole lot ray bear! I love you so much baby. We got your favorit flowers. I got your ring its beautiful
This was beautifully done, im truely sorry for ur enormous loss, my prayers are being sent ur way, stay strong, and when there are feeling sad, read ‘ To those i love’ in his remembrance card, my thoughts and prayers with all family and friends
Wishing the family some kind of peace. Ray was truly a good person and will be missed. See you again one day Ray….rest in heaven buddy
My heart and thoughts go out to the Meade and Stevens families in this time of loss. Ray was such a great guy. Haylee and I will miss him!!!! We love you all!
The news of your demise came to all as a rude shock but death is inevitable.May the lord be with the family in this moment of grief..Ray was a co worker,he always find something to do every time,he was a promising dude and a jocular individual,he would be greatly missed by all at Toa. Rest in peace buddy!
Ray will always be one student I hold very close to my heart. He worked his tail off for his high school diploma and I was so glad I was there to see it. As the pastor said today, Ray will live on in our memories and I tell students all the time about how determined Ray was to earn that diploma and it is possible. I am proud to say I have know him and experience the awesome life of Ray Meade. Beautiful celebration of his life. I know many have said it, but he loved his family. I spent 4 years with him and had the opportunity to witness it first hand over and over again. Melinda, your reflection was beautiful. Everyone Ray loved is in my thoughts and prayers.
I love and miss you sooooooooooo much
Hugs Lil Ray Ray ur family loves & misses u!
Sorry to hear of the loss of your son Missie, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. :pray: Sincerely, Your friend Rosemary Curry
Him and my grandson Jarred was forever close and good times alway…..he is missed by many Araina (JarredAddair grandmother)
To Mark and family-our hearts and prayers are with you. Words cannot express how sorry we are. Please let Rob or I know if you need anything at all. Jodi and Rob Maxwell
Your papaw song that he loves is Ray go rest high on that mountain , Ray your work on earth is done, go to Heaven a shouting look for the father and the son.! Your Father and mother and sister you left behind will miss you so much. we don’t know why you was token so soon, I see you in Heaven sitting withJesus our Lord and savior.and talking to the love ones that left us behind. I remember a month ago you came and went bowling with all of us on family night it was a great joy to have you and Stefanie there, I also remember when we were waiting to play lase tag, you said to me if I would of acted like these kids my butt would of got the belt, so you took off the belt and handed itt instead I told the kids we can get the money back and no one would be playing, and you Ray stood beside me and said good job Aunt Eloise.God. knows that we all are going to miss you so much, but thee will be another time when we all will see you again. Love you Ray
I vision him walking along a river bend,holding my son’s Jackson’s hand,saying boy cousin Ray Is gonna show u how to do this!! And all i see is the back side of them ,walking with a fishing pole…God why,why did u choose him,I would have let u have me!
To Mark and family my heart goes out to you in this time of great loss P.J.
I am so sorry for your lost. Ray was an incredible young man. I so enjoyed working with him in the resource room at Paul Hadley. Whenever he would see me he always would give me a hug. He always made m e smile. Sherri Pygman
This makes my heart hurt so bad. Ray was an amazing guy. Haven’t talked to him much since high school although I wish we would have talked more. My prayers go out to his fianc and his family. #restinpeace #missyou
When I heard you passed i was devastated. I will forever miss you and love you till we meet again your cousin Tony
It’s hard to believe that you are gone. I still remember us running around in elementary school at recess. You were the same way in high school too. We will all miss you buddy!!