Bobby Gene Meadows  (Bob) 76 years old of Lake City, AR departed this life on January 9th, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born on January 15, 1948, to E.A and Emma Meadows and raised in the Caraway, AR area.

Bobby served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969, retired from Lincoln Manufacturing in Jonesboro after 22 years, loved classic vehicles, spending time with family and yardwork. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson Dustin Meadows.

He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Pat Meadows of the home; one son, Kevin Meadows of Trumann, AR; one daughter, Shondia Meadows  and her husband Johnny Hildebrand of Lake City AR; four grandchildren; Taylor Meadows of Trumann AR, Noah Davis of Fayetteville AR, Kirby Knuckles of Jonesboro AR, and Mason Knuckles of Lake City; one great-grandchild; Liam Meadows and another on the way.

He also has two bonus grandchildren; Benjamin Hilliard and Rhinelia Settlemire. He is also survived by one brother; James Meadows and Debi, Three sisters'; Diane and Sonny Holmes, Reta and Bill Scroggs and Evelyn and Stan Gambil as well as many more beloved family members and friends.

A visitation will be held at the Gregg Funeral Home in Monette on Wednesday January 15, 2025, at 1:00p.m.

A funeral service will follow at 2:00p.m. with Rev. Johnny Hildebrand officiating.

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