Marvin Lee Meadows was born in Farmville, Virginia on November 22,1957 to Fred and India meadows. Marvin was a tremendous athlete.
He played baseball from the age 7. In high school he lettered in football and baseball. He also discovered his passion for golf with the help of Mac Main, Sr. At the Longwood Golf course.
He was “recruited” to play baseball at North Carolina Wesleyan College and he also played golf there. At NCWC he met two of the greatest influences in his life, his baseball coach Dr. “Mo” Bauer and his golf coach, Don Scalf.
He is preceded in death by his parents Fred B. And India Wilson Meadows, his brothers Fred “Bobby” Meadows (Linda Meadows) and infant Richard Wheeler Meadows.
He is survived in death by his wife Nancy Johnson Meadows; sons Dean Johnson Meadows and wife Hillary Meadows and Dustin Lee Meadows, his pride and joy, his grandchildren Nora, Wren and Amos Meadows. And of course his dog Cameron. His brother Lynn Wilson Meadows and wife Sylvia Meadows and sister Joan Carolyn Garrett and husband Bernard Garret. He leaves behind several nieces and nephews; friends and golfing buddies.
Quotes:
“Practice doesn’t make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.”
Marvin Meadows
“Courage gives a leader the ability to stand straight to no matter which way the wind blows.”
Coach K
Sunday, October 16, 2022
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Shorter Funeral Home
Sunday, October 16, 2022
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Shorter Funeral Home
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