ARKPORT - James T. Meadows, 81, a resident of The Oakes” passed away Wednesday (Dec. 23, 2020) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Born in Blossburg, PA., March 18, 1939, the son of Thomas and Mildred Goodwin Meadows, Jim moved to this area from Wellsboro PA in 1967. He was a graduate of Wellsboro High School, and received a bachelor’s degree from Bob Jones University in Bible Studies. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Mansfield University and his Masters Degree from SUNY Geneseo. Jim taught 6th grade for 34 years at the Hornell City School District.
Jim was a member of the Hillside Baptist Church in Hornell where he worshiped and served.
He was predeceased by his parents, his sister; Azalee Marnor, and his brothers; Harvey, George and Morgan Meadows.
Surviving are his wife; Joan Tucker Meadows to whom he was married August 13, 1960, his daughter; Phyllis (Gary) Acker of Almond and his sisters; Betty Niles and Ruth Dinnison both of Wellsboro, PA, 3 grandchildren; Amanda (Jim) Massey, Elizabeth Acker and Jennifer Acker, 2 great grandchildren; Zelda Massey and Angelica Massey.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @brownpowersfh. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director at Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Hornell.
The family will not be observing calling hours. A private service will be held for the family at the funeral home. Burial will be in Heritage Hill Cemetery in Arkport.
Friends wishing to remember Jim are asked to consider a memorial to the charity of the donor’s choice.
