Mr Mike C. Meadows Sr.

He is survived by his wife Nancy B. Meadows, his son Mike C. Meadows Jr, his step son Johnny Montgomery, his daughter Amanda Meadows, brothers Danny Meadows and his wife Donna, George Meadows and his wife Brenda, Joe Meadows and his wife Brenda, and Lee Meadows, sisters Ellen Meadows and Marie Meadows, his huntin' family and his church family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Harriet Meadows, his brother Frank Meadows, his sister Myrtle McVicker, his uncle Gene Jones, Eunice Jones, and his grandson Ethan Meadows.

Mike was the best husband, father, and friend that anyone could ever ask for. Everywhere he went, he made a difference and touched peoples hearts, you'd have a mighty hard time finding someone that didn't like him. Anyone that knew him would tell you how full of love he was, how much he cared for people, and that he always wanted to help however he could. Before he passed we were talking about how many people loved him and he said "it didn't matter who walked through my door, they were always welcome at my table." He had a way of always setting the best example for people young and old, so many people have reached out saying that some of their most cherished memories are with him and how much he taught them about work, life, or love. He knew he always made a difference and was proud of it.

Mike was also one of the toughest and strongest people you could ever meet, no matter what life threw at him whether it was health problems, heart ache, or misfortune, he would always stick out his chest make some jokes and keep on going. Even when facing his death he worried about everyone else and made them laugh, not sad because he had to go but sad because he had to leave so much behind.

His family was his pride and joy, his wife and son were his best friends and he talked about them more than anything wherever he went. One of the closest families you'd ever meet.

He worked many places throughout his life, able to do whatever he put his mind to. He worked maintenance at Hatteras Yachts for 17 years and drove tractor trailer (log truck and dump truck, as well as machine operator and diesel mechanic) for 14 years. On the road people knew him as "Religious Man," talking on the CB. He was one of the best no matter what job he picked up.

He loved hunting (known as Stump Jumper), big trucks, and fast cars. He was a member of Mill Pond Hunting Club, in which he had held several positions over the years. If he wasn't in the woods he was probably working on a car or fixing/making something. He always had to be doing something, always pushing himself.

Mike was a proud christian, spreading the word of God and leading people to Jesus whenever he got the chance. He had been a Sunday school teacher earlier in life, as well as a superintendent, and loved leading youth trips when he was younger. He was a member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church, and absolutely loved his church family. Anyone that knew Mike knew that he was a praying man and he did it well, everyone liked to hear him pray or give a testimony. "Absent from the body is present with the Lord."

When he was 14 he had open heart surgery to remove a muscle growing inside his heart and was told that if he didn't die on the table he still wouldn't make it past 21. When he passed that milestone they said he wouldn't see 40. Then as time went on he had another heart surgery at 53 in which he was told he would most likely die. They told him things like that again and again, but each time he would shock the doctors and come out smiling. Each day he beat the odds, living 41 years over what doctors originally gave him. He is no longer in pain and isn't suffering, finally able to rest after such an amazing life. He made every moment count and will never be forgotten, the love he spread will reach for generations through the people that had the privilege to know him.

Receiving friends Monday February 18, 2019 at Faith FWB Church from 6-8 PM, Funeral service will be held Tuesday February 19, 2019 at 11 AM at Faith FWB Church with burial to follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park.

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