MEADE, TIMOTHY KEITH "TIM"

The Hamilton Herald-News, November 5, 2003

Timothy Keith (Tim) Meade died at Scott & White Hospital in Temple Oct. 30, 2003. Graveside funeral services for were held Nov. 2 at the Thomas Cemetery located on the Thomas Farm with Clint (Junior) Crosby officiating.

Mr. Meade was born January 6, 1959 in Hamilton, the son of Harriet Thomas Meade and the late Jim Meade.

Mr. Meade resided on the family farm in the Rock House community; having moved to the farm from Gar-land at the time his grandfather was injured and could no longer manage the farm work. Prior to that time Tim worked for Fox & Jacobs Building Company in the metroplex area doing concrete work for new home construction.

After moving to the farm, Mr. Meade did contract hay baling and hauling, work pecan orchards with his grandfather C. I Thomas and dear friend Olon Crockett, automotive work for Mike Krueger and Tatum and Schoen Motor Company.

He and his friend, Jackie Blair were partners in J & T. Concrete Work. Mr. Meade’s also appreciated the good friendship and guidance of the Craig family. Mr. Meade’s favorite pastimes were fishing for catfish in the Leon River, playing darts with his friends and refurbishing antique cars.

Mr. Meade is survived by his mother Harriet Havens and step-father Hal Havens; his brother Jim Meade and wife Barbara and their children James and Laura; his sister Paula Kunetka and husband Chris; and their children, Kevin Bell and wife Kathryn and their children Tyler and Matthew John Bell and wife Jennifer and daughter Angelina and Greg Kunetka.

Pallbearers were Kevin Bell, John Bell, Greg Kunetka, Jackie Blair, David Johnson, Tommy Blair, Perry Boggs, Gil Cowden.
Honorary Pallbearers: Olon Crockett, Mike Kruger, Tommy Craig, Wayne Craig, Dean Craig, James Craig and Randall Craig.
Riley Funeral Home