Corbett Lee Meadows Jr., age 90, of Knoxville, passed away on Sept. 10.
Mr. Meadows proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to 1960 as a member of the 306th Strategic Air Command. During his service, he worked on the B-47 bomber.
Throughout his career, he worked in a variety of technical trades, taking great pride in his skills and ability to work with his hands.
Mr. Meadows had a genuine love for all animals and enjoyed spending time outdoors tending to his vegetable garden. He also had a talent for small-engine repair and took great satisfaction in fixing and restoring things.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Corbett Meadows Sr. and Lottie Royster; brother, Thomas; sister, Luna Cook; and nephew, Kenny Cook.
Mr. Meadows is survived by his wife of 67 years, Carol; son, Corbett; daughters, Annie Pointer (Mike), Kathy Boothe (Rick), and Susie Cohn (Josh); nieces, nephews, two grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
A rosary for Mr. Meadows was prayed on Sept. 18 at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, followed by the celebration of a funeral Mass. Following the Mass, family and friends gathered at Calvary Cemetery for a burial service with full military honors.
Donations in Mr. Meadows’ memory may be made to a favorite charity.