Everett L. Meador died at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Thursday afternoon. He was 87. Raised on his family’s farm in North Carolina, he was the son of the late Everett and Mildred (Vaughn) Meador. Everett served in the United States Coast Guard during the Korean War. A Medford resident for over 50 years, he worked in the metal fabrication industry. He was very active in the Amateur Boxing Association as a time keeper and judge. Everett was recognized and honored by his colleagues at a national event in Las Vegas for his 50 years of service to the association and sport. A devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, Everett enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
The beloved husband of Rita (Lamonica) Meador, he was a devoted father of Wayne Meador and his wife Elaine of Melrose and Craig Meador and his wife Doreen of Wakefield. He was a loving grandfather to Melissa, Kendra and Philip and a loving great-grandfather of Ford. The dear brother of Mary Roberts, Iris Frazier, Sam Meador, the late Jean Herrin and Daniel Meador, he also leaves many nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford Tuesday, August 9th at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High Street, Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Visiting hours Monday 4 – 8 PM.