Kenneth Melvin Meadows, 73, of 135 7th Avenue in Neola, West Virginia, died Thursday January 11, 2018, at his residence. He was born July 19, 1944, in Alleghany County, a son of the late Melvin Meadows and Martha Ward Meadows. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 3 infant sons. Kenneth retired in 2008 as a stationary engineer with Wal-Mart in Covington. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Virginia Rose "Susie" Meadows of Neola, WV; two Sons, Kenneth Meadows II and his wife, Veronica, of Neola, WV and Kevin Meadows of Greenville, VA; five grandchildren, Krystal Meadows; Kenneth Meadows III; Thaddeus Brandon; Hezekiah Brandon and Trey Tucker; four great grandchildren who were the love of his life, Violette Meadows, Arura Meadows, Luna Meadows and Layden Long, his lttle buddy; five brothers, Manual Meadows and his wife, Myra, of Cockran, KA; Charlie Meadows and his wife, Charlotte, of Clifton Forge, VA; Eddie Meadows and his wife, Lou, of Covington; Steve Meadows and his wife, Leslie, of Covington; Marshall Meadows and his wife, Brenda, of Iron Gate and a number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes, his body will be cremated. The funeral service will be held Sunday January 14, 2018, at 3:00 PM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Doug Hollenbeck officiating. Following the service the family will receive their friends at Arritt Funeral Home. Service Monday, January 15, 2018 03:00 PM Arritt Funeral Home Chapel 1102 S. Highland Ave. Covington,Virginia - 24426