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Obituary For Robert E. Meade, Sr.

Robert E. Meade, Sr., 73

Robert E. Meade Sr., aged 73, passed away on July 13, 2024, in Knoxville, TN, the city where he was born on January 9, 1951. A proud member of the United States Marine Corps, Robert lived life with the courage and resilience taught in the military. He attended Austin East High School class of 69.
Robert was a man of strong convictions who cherished his personal freedoms and lived life on his own terms. His family and friends remember him as a devoted father, brother, and friend, whose presence was a source of strength and inspiration.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Meade, his brothers Monroe and Van Meade, and his sisters, Wilma Johnson, Marsha Cook, and Linda Nelson.

He leaves to cherish his memories are daughters, Kimberley Meade-Smith (Shawn) of Nashville, TN, and Jacquelin Meade of South Carolina; his son, Robert E Meade Jr.; grandchildren, Sedrick and Marcus Hemphill of Nashville, TN, Jasmin Dumas of Knoxville, TN and Robert Huddleston of Knoxville, TN. Great-grandchildren Aubrey Smith and Freedom Hemphill of Nashville, TN., Reginna Meade of Knoxville, TN. He is also survived by his sisters, Rose Reeder of Washington, DC, Frances Love Hummelstown, PA; Angela (Rev. Michael) McNair and brother Danny (Doris) of Diamondhead, MS; as well as his devoted friend(Sabrina Nelson), devoted cousin (William Mostella) and numerous nieces, nephews (Stanley Thompson, Marlon Nelson, Vernon Nelson Jr and Jeff Meade), cousins, and other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends on Monday, July 29, 2024 from 11-12:00 p.m. with the Celebration Of Life Servcie to begin at 12:00 p.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel. The final resting place will be held immediately following at the East TN Veterans Cemetery (John Sevier) at 2:00 p.m. where full military honors and dove release will conclude.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to $womanbiz09, an initiative close to Robert's heart.

Unity Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements, ensuring that Robert’s legacy is honored and remembered with the utmost respect and care. www.unitymortuary1979.com

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I was a classmate of Robert and Danny. We all attended Maynard and Beardsley Jr High together. After school, we would get together and play basketball at Robert's house, sometimes till dark. I cherish those days even now. Robert, may your journey be peaceful and swift. SEMPER FIDELIS my friend. Henry Chandler (MSgt, Ret USAF)

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I am so sorry for the family's loss; the Meade family was a part of my growing up years. The family will be forever in my prayers. Paul Coach

- Paul L Coach

RIP Robert! You lived life to the fullest. Prayers and condolencees go out to the family!💐 ❤️

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Sincere condolences for your loss. Praying for the family. Joel & Deborah Hicks.

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Kim my sincere Condolences to you, your siblings and family! I'm so sorry for your loss! In time just know that God will give you the Serenity get throught this time grief! Love forever Tina D.

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My condolences to the family you all are in my prayers

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To the Meade family, I Sedrick and Paulette Hemphill offer I condolences to you and your family. Our prayers are with you. God bless you! Strickylove and Paulette h Hemphill!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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Robert, my 1st memory of you was on deaderick ave, then in south knoxville, now on woodbine. You offered to buy me some shoes on my 50yr bday, you always picked up the telephone when i called you and had a positive message to whatever problem i was facing being business matters, legal matters or home repairs. You always asked about your grandkids and said tell them you lovem. You told me numerous marine stories on our phone conversations, one when you was stationed at Quantico, a placed i thought was just on t.v. you laughed so hard lol. We both learned we liked western movies just 2wks ago. I will cherish you forever and ever. Until i see you again. Kim Meade, daughter

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Uncle Robert (Rob Base) as Daddy D would call u I'm going to miss my calls checking on u but u take your rest gone but never forgotten. And give the rest of the family big hugs from us down here luv u your neice Cherain (RainyRuth)❤️😘

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God, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change. The courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace; Taking, as Jesus did, this sinful world as it is; Not as I would have it; Trusting that You will make all things right if I surrender to Your will; So that 1 may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with You forever in the next, AMEN Love Tina Dunn

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So sorry for your loss cousin... you all are in my Prayers 🙏🏾💙

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Sorry to hear passing of Robert Meade, Praying for family during this time. Always a part of this family growing up in Ville.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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