Obituary of Leo Dale Meadows

Bedford – Leo Dale Meadows, 77, of Bedford, passed away at 5:52 am on Friday, December 13, 2024, at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital. Born September 20, 1947, in Bedford, he was the son of Theodore and Cleo (Faubion) Meadows. He married Carolyn Whitted on May 12, 1967, and she survives. He was a machine repairman for 38 years at General Motors, retiring in 2006. He was a member of the Heltonville Baptist Church and had served on the board of directors at Hoosier Hills Credit Union for 52 years and coached biddyball and little league at Fayetteville for over 35 years. His favorite pastime was sitting on his front porch and playing checkers. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn, of Bedford; a daughter, Lea Bugh and husband, Duke, of Bedford; a son, Toby Meadows, of Bedford; 4 grandchildren, Joshua Taylor and wife, Thessaney, of Bedford, Breanna Gary and husband, Tim, Jr., of Bedford, Kayla Bean and husband, Josh, of Greensburg, Christopher Meadows and Alexis McCullough, of Greensburg, Jes Harris and husband, Kyle, of Orleans; 11 great-grandchildren, Jacob, Jadon, Jarok, Oliver Taylor, Ashton, Scarlett and Eli Gary, Jax Thompson, Kennedy Pinnick, Lyla Meadows, Oaklynn Meadows; a brother, Bill Meadows and wife, Donna, of Bloomington; 3 nieces, Carly, Carri and Heidi; a sister-in-law, Lori Meadows. He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Jordan Taylor; a brother, Ted Meadows; his best friend, Carter. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 17th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Andy Fish officiating. Burial will follow in Gilgal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, December 16th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.