Jack Meadows Obituary

Major Jack Conrad Meadows, Jr. N. CHARLESTON - Major Jack Conrad Meadows, Jr., 76, of North Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Betty Ruth Stone Meadows, entered into eternal rest Thursday, December 26, 2024. His family will receive friends at his visitation on Saturday, January 4, 2024 at J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Northwoods Chapel from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. A graveside service and burial in the family plot will be held near Waycross, GA, at High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church. Jack was born July 5, 1948 in Greenville, South Carolina, son of the late Jack Conrad Meadows, Sr. and the late Gloria Eugenia Thomas Meadows. He served his country in the United States Army and retired as a Major in the Army Reserve. Jack worked for AT&T (formerly Bellsouth) first in Construction and then as a Lineman for 36 years. Jack volunteered for the Friends of the Hunley at the H. L. Hunley Museum for since 2001 for 23 years. On most Sundays, you could find him in the gift shop. He was a pallbearer for the burial of the Hunley crew and enjoyed participating in the yearly Ghost Walk at Magnolia Cemetery with the SCV. Jack served as a Commander in the Royal Rangers church ministry for boys and young men at Northwood Church. A diehard Clemson fan, he loved to watch his beloved tigers play football. In addition to his wife, Betty, of 52 years, he is survived by his children: Jill Edwards (Brian) of Goose Creek, SC; Kim Miranda (Rommel) of Charleston, SC; 5 grandchildren Kalyn Murphy (Collin), Caleb Miranda, Carter Edwards, Kate Edwards, and Preston Edwards and a great-granddaughter Allison Murphy. He is also survived by a sister, Linda Priester (Ralph) of Katy, TX, niece, Stephanie Elliott (Blake), niece, Megan DeJonge (Teg), nephew, Jeffrey Priester (Maddie) and 3 great-nephews, Brayden Elliott, Colton Elliott, and Dawson DeJonge. He was preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation in Jack's name may be made to: Northwood Church Royal Rangers, 4020 2nd Avenue, Summerville, SC 29486 or Friends of the Hunley, PO Box 21600, Charleston, SC 29413 843-743-4865. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.