EVANS LEON MEADE

Evans Leon Meade, 91 peacefully entered into heaven Tuesday February 13, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

Leon was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, having served during the Korean War. Leon was a mechanic and one of the best. He worked at Virginia Concrete in Northern Va for many years and after moving back to Pound in 1976, he retired as Chief Mechanic with19 years of outstanding service from Wise County Public Schools as Chief School Bus Mechanic.

Leon was a man of great faith and never waivered even in the deepness of dementia, he would often call out to his Lord and Savior in praise. He and his precious wife, Anna Lee attended Hamilton Chapel in Pound as long as their health would allow. Leon loved his Lord, his family and his country.

Leon was proceeded in death by his loving devoted wife of 60 years, Anna Lee Robinson Meade; infant daughter Mary Lee Meade; son Jeffery Leon Meade; his parents Ottis and Daphne Meade (known to everyone as Daddy and Mommy Meade); brothers Clyde, Hurcell, Sammie, Ottis J.R.; Jimmy; and Freddie Lyal Meade. Sisters Inez Wilson, Cleo Stallard, Emma Paskall and Ruth Ann Meade; mother and father-in-law Flara and Hobart Robinson and Furbaby Kadence Grace.

Survivors include daughter Angela Barnette (Donald Baldwin), of Pound VA ; daughter-in-law Rhonda Faye Meade of Ruther Glen, VA; Grandchildren Joshua Meade (Kathleen) and Brandon Meade (Jessica) both of Stafford, VA and Angelica Grace Barnette (Austin Dellorso) of Bristol, TN; Great-grandchildren Hunter, Mason, Connor, Julia, Colton, and Jameson Meade. Sister Janet Bell, Lancaster, OH. Furbabies Octavia Grace and Melody Grace; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends to mourn his passing.

Funeral services for Leon will be Saturday, February 17, 2024 with a visitation from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. following the visitation in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Pound, VA with Rev. Greg Cyphers, Rev. Burns Robinson and Rev. Randy Carter officiating.

Military services will be performed by the Whitesburg VFW Post 5829 in the funeral home parking lot.

Graveside services will follow at the Ottis & Daphne Meade Family Cemetery on Victory Hill in Pound, VA. Where pallbearers will be Angelica Barnette (Austi Dellorso); Joshua Meade (Kathleen); Brandon Meade (Jessica); Angela Barnette (Donald Baldwin); Adam Hughes; Dean Vanover; Bo McArthur; and Randy Carter.

Honorary pallbearers will be great-grandchildren Hunter, Mason, Connor, Julia, Colton, and Jameson Meade; Dr. Christopher Basham; Russell Varner; Greg Cyphers; Burns Robinson; and Kristine Wongchow.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Ottis & Daphne Meade Family Cemetery Fund, 11529 Meade Fork Rd, Pound, VA 24279.

Baker Funeral Home is proudly serving the Evans Leon Meade family.