Leonard Earl Meadows, 74, of Walloon Lake, passed away September 2, 2021, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
He was born the son of Lloyd and Audrey (Griffin) Meadows on April 4, 1947, in Petoskey, Michigan.
As a young man he served 2 tours in Vietnam in the Navy C-Bees and went on to retire from a long career as a heavy equipment operator. Leonard loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing, and being an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed travelling in his “doodle bug” a Model A Ford he had worked on. He was a hard-working honest man who most of all enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Bonnie Burris.
Leonard is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Donna (Herrington); children, Michael (Dawn Donahue) Meadows of Walloon Lake, MI, Betsy (Wes) Chapmon of Bath, NH; 3 grandchildren; siblings, Carl (Deann) Meadows of Brigham City, UT, Betty (Dennis) Christensen of Boyne City, MI, Kenny (Bonnie) Meadows of Walloon Lake, MI, and Barbara (Curtis) McLeod of Point Blank, TX.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice through the Nelson Funeral Home, PO Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734.
Arrangements were entrusted to Nelson Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
6 comments on “Leonard Meadows”
Donna, Mike, Betsy, and everyone, You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda(Herrington)Sorenson
We are so sorry for your loss Donna and your family. He was a good guy and he will be missed.
Your cousins,
Ann and Rick Morris
Donna and I am so very sorry about Lenny passing away I always enjoy talking to him my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
So unbelievably sorry for the loss of such a great man. Prayers to his family.
Meadows Family,
We are so saddened about Leonard’s passing following his surgery. We are a part of the “AM General Store” get together for coffee and talk. This is truly a fun group and Leonard was one of the founding members and our beloved friend. He is missed! May your fondest memories bring the strength to deal with the time without him until you are back together in Heaven. HUGS!
Leonard was an integral part of the Walloon morning gathering, where we put forth solutions to local, state, national and international problems. Sadly, the leaders did not ask for our advice. We miss you, Leonard.