William J. Meade, 80, of Ventura, passed away on Sunday July 26, 2015.
Bill was born May 18, 1935 in Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from Ventura High School, served in the U.S. Navy, and was a 70 year resident of Ventura County.
Bill was a car salesman for 35 years at Barber Ford, Ventura, and was a bartender at the Ventura Elks Lodge. He enjoyed playing golf and going to the casino and Las Vegas to gamble, play poker, and kino.
Bill is survived by his sons: William and his wife Cheryl Meade of Ojai, Larry Meade of Oak View, and Mike Meade of Ojai; daughter Penny Meade of Oak View; grandchildren JoAnne, William, Amanda, Ashley, Sarah, Cheyenne, Tyler; six great grandchildren; nephew Matt Lowes of Ventura. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Joyce; daughter-in-law Pamela Meade; grandson Christopher.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 1, 2015 at the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME, 757 East Main Street, Ventura. 643-8623. Burial will follow at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura.