Forest Edward Meadows, age 86, husband of Betty Carmichael Meadows of Clay City died Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Clark Regional Medical Center. Born in Powell County he was the son of the late Omer Meadows and the late Gladys Thorpe Meadows. Forest Meadows was a member of Vaughns Mill First Church of God, a charter member of the Clay City Lions Club, founder of the Kentucky Friends of the Bluegrass, member of the Shriners, former member of the bluegrass music band "Kentucky 31", Powell County Judge Executive from 1988 until 1998, former heavy equipment operator with M and M Construction, former employee of Meadows Feed and Grains, a former welder and owner and operator of Meadowgreen Park and Music Hall. He also enjoyed playing his banjo and mandolin, maintaining his herd of buffalos and taking part in the Powell County Democratic Party. He was a veteran of the United States Army participating in the artillery and saw active service in the Korean War. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one son, Forest Virgil "Opie" Meadows; three brothers: Jerry Meadows, Ray Meadows and Coe Meadows and four sisters: Jane Riffe, Betty Caudill, Phyllis Crowe and Emma Lou McKinney. He is survived by his wife, Betty Carmichael Meadows; one daughter, Lois Meadows of Clay City; one stepson, Rocky Pelfrey of Clay City; two sisters: Carolyn (Kenneth "Goat") Rice of Clay City and Judy Howard of Stanton; four grandchildren: Jerri (Dewey) Jones, Ginger (Justin) Reed, Savannah (Dester) Jeffers and Katie Meadows along with six great grandchildren: Jackson Reed, Dester Jeffers IV, Wyatt Jeffers, Willow Wireman, Forest James Reed and Linnie Kate Jeffers. Graveside services with military honors officiated by Bro. Brad Epperson and Bro. Teddy Linkous will be held at Noon Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Donnie G. Randall Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Stanton, KY. Honorary pallbearer are Joyce Haddix, Brenda Marcum, Brenda Kennon, Larry Meadows, Gary Meadows, Estill and Bedford King, Ricky Wasson, Jeff Stiles, Bill Patrick and Robert Crowe. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.
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