Obituary of Richard E Meacham

Richard E. Meacham, 80, of Clinton and a longtime resident of Westmoreland, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. He was born in Oneida on October 11, 1934, the son of Nelson and Mary (Spooner) Meacham and graduated from Stockbridge Valley Schools. On July 16, 1960, he was united in marriage to Ruth O'Dell at Westmoreland United Methodist Church. Ruth passed away August 23, 1999. Richard worked for Great American Grocery Stores as a produce manager until his retirement. He was a member of the Westlanders, Clark Mills United Methodist Church, Madison County Historical Society and was also actively involved with Hospice & Palliative Care. He is survived by his two daughters, Lori Meacham of Charlotte, NC and Susan Meacham of Baldwinsville, NY; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Doris and Gordon Sprague; and numerous nieces and nephews who will hold him in their hearts. He was predeceased by his wife, his brothers Stanley, Carl, James and Alan and a sister Joan "June" Johns. Funeral services will be held at Noon on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Owens-Pavlot & Rogers Funeral Service, Inc., 35 College St., Clinton. All are invited to call Friday from 10am until Noon prior to the service. Burial will be in Westmoreland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Rome Humane Society or the American Heart Association.