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Chapman's Mortuary
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Callaway, Carl Mathew
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Obituary
Orbura Laviere Meadows, 91,
of Huntington, WV while surrounded by his family and friends was
welcomed into Heaven on February 3, 2020. Orbura was born December 26,
1928 in Huntington, WV. He was a Deacon at 26th Street Baptist Church
for over half a century. He loved, honored and served his God
faithfully. Orbura loved his church family and was happiest serving in
any capacity. His servant heart and faithfulness to God has been an
inspiration for all who knew him. Orbura was the son of the late Marvin
L. and Pearl Meadows and was preceded in death by his brother, Rev.
Gordon L. Meadows and two sisters, Amazon Mays and Georgia Legg. He is
survived by Vernice, his loving wife of 71 years: their three children,
son Timothy L. Meadows of Huntington, WV, daughters Connie (John)
Ferguson of Huntington, WV and Sharon (Charles) Howe of Charleston, WV.
In addition, two grandsons, Benjamin L. Meadows of Louisville, Kentucky
and Brandon L. Meadows of Crocket, CA, granddaughter Cailin A. Howe of
Charleston, WV. and two great grandchildren, Alex Meadows of Louisville,
Kentucky and Madilene Meadows of Crocket, CA. Additionally, surviving is
a sister, Alma Hicks of Joppa, MD and many nieces and nephews. Orbura
retired from International Nickle Company (Special Metals) and past
Secretary for Scottish Rite Bodies of Huntington. He was a 33rd Degree
Mason and served in many Orders within the Masonic Lodge and Order of
the Eastern Star. Commissioned a Kentucky Colonel in 1991. Orbura's
funeral service will be held Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 1:30pm with
visitation from 11:30am -1:30pm. at Twenty Sixth Street Baptist Church
(2510 Tenth Avenue, Huntington, WV). Pastor Tim Arthur and Associate
Pastor Eric Wallace are officiating. Entombment will follow at Woodmere
Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to
Twenty Sixth Street Baptist Church. Chapman's Mortuary is assisting with
arrangements. Vernice Meadows and family would like to thank the
compassionate Physicians, Nurses, Home Health Care Services, Skilled
Staff at St. Mary's Hospital, Genesis Heritage Rehabilitation Center and
Hospice of Huntington for their caring devotion while he was under their
care.
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