James M. Meadows –MACON, GA – Graveside services for Mr. James M. Meadows, 87, of Macon who died Tuesday, April 24, 2012 will be held at 3:30 P.M. on Wednesday in ElSharath Cemetery in Twiggs County with Rev. Perry Porter officiating.

Mr. Meadows was born in Bleckley County, the son of the late Hezzie and Josie Graham Meadows. He had lived in Macon for the past 66 years. He was owner/operator of the Barn Feed & Seed Company and the Handi-Chek Food Company. He was a member of Tattnall Square Baptist Church of Macon. He was a Mason, Shriner and Scottish Rite member. He was a veteran of W.W.II serving in the U.S. Army where he received the Purple Heart. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Essie Lou Skipper and Montine Moore.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Murriel Moore Meadows of Macon; daughters, Margie (Rob) Hicks and Daphne (Allen) Hobbs; son, Jim Meadows; sister, Pauline (James) Rozier; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pine Point Hospice, 6261 Peake Road, Macon, GA 31210.

The family may be contacted at the residence in Macon and will meet friends one hour before the service in ElSharath Baptist Church Social Hall. Fisher Funeral Home of Cochran has charge of arrangements.

Mr. Meadows was a life-long owner and lover of the Tennessee Walking Horse.  He and his wife showed on the Georgia circuit for many years and continued to participate as spectators until his health prohibited him from attending shows.  Mrs. Meadows said of her husband, “Tennessee Walking Horses were the love of his life along with his wife of 64 years.