Robert E. Meade, Sr.

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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