Norman Watts Meador's Obituary
MEADOR, NORMAN WATTS Loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather went home July 7, 2012. Norman was born in Breckenridge, TX, September 16, 1925 to R.V. and Eglantine Meador. Norman served his country during WWII in the Merchant Marines from 1944-1946 and in the Army from 1949-1951. In 1957 Norman graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering from The University of Arkansas. After graduation he worked 27 years for Western Electric in Winston Salem, North Carolina, Omaha, Nebraska and Dallas, TX. Norman called Lake Highlands Unite Methodist Church his home church that he and his family had been active in for many years. He was dedicated to Boy Scouts of America. He committed much of this time and energy to supporting and encouraging boys interested in scouting. Norman was involved in different troops wherever he was. In 1969 when his family moved to Dallas he became involved in BS Troop 890. For 43 years he was on camp outs, Eagle Boards, at meetings and wherever he was needed. This year Norman was honored by the construction of a Pavilion at Camp Constantine in his name. Norman was preceded in death by his parents, R.V. and Eglantine Meador, his brothers, LeRoy and William Meador and his first wife of 35 years, Elizabeth Meador. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Jean Meador; his son, Scott Meador; stepchildren: James Moon, Jeanette Bouse, Jeannine Shutt and Thomas Moon; 8 grandchildren: Chandra Mosley, Jamie Athanasion, Jimmy Moon, Catie Moon, Austin Bouse, Michael Shutt, Allyson Shutt, Liana Meador and four great grandchildren: Brandy, Maggie, Alayna and James. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 6:00PM – 8:00PM, Monday, July 9, 2012 at Restland Funeral Home. Memorial service will be held at 1:00PM, Tuesday, July 10 at Lake Highlands United Methodist Church followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Norman’s honor to Boy Scouts of America or Lake Highland UMC.
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