Date of Death: February 16, 2025
Service Details
His family will receive friends Monday, February 24, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Moorepark Community Church, 55701 Wilbur Rd., Three Rivers, with Pastor Bud Granger officiating.
Obituary Notice
James Michael Meadows, 44, of Three Rivers, went to be with his Lord Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Ascension Borgess Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Oct. 29, 1980 in Three Rivers, the son of Mary Christina (Weaver) and James Harold Meadows.
Jimmy attended Centreville and Three Rivers schools, then Howardsville Christian School where he was a member of the Class of 1998. Following graduation from Glen Oaks Community College – to which he received a Presidential Scholarship – he attended Grand Valley State University and Thomas Edison State University, earning a bachelor of arts in general studies.
He worked as a security guard at American Axle & Manufacturing and as an income tax preparer at B&K Accounting, before a heart health issue curtailed his long hours. He later became the administrative assistant at Moorepark Community Church and a deputy clerk for Lockport Township.
On July 30, 2016, he married Elena Chryso Hines, to whom he was a loving and supportive husband.
An upbeat, positive man who radiated integrity, Jimmy’s most charming feature was his thousand-watt smile.
He loved all things baseball, genealogy, and Star Trek, and his encyclopedic knowledge of everything from history to sports to television made him a sought-after teammate in trivia competition. He used his excellent technological skills to help family and friends keep their computers running.
Jimmy and Elena worshiped at Moorepark Community Church, where he served faithfully as a Sunday School teacher and as a sound and video technician. He also volunteered as commissioner of the Three Rivers Area Church Softball League.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Elena Meadows of Three Rivers; brother, Stephen Meadows of Staunton, Va.; uncles, Stephen (Connie) Weaver of Centreville and Dale Meadows of Arkansas; cousins, Stephanie Weaver of Centreville, Anita (Jonas) Edwards of Three Rivers, Sam (Jen) Weaver of Elkhart, Ind., Jackie (Kevin) Jones of Columbia, Tenn., Matt Meabon of Nunnelly, Tenn. and Josh (Jennifer Marler) Robinson of Silverdale, Wash.; mother-in-law, Lydia Hines; sisters-in-law, Edith (Kyle) Williams and Nancy Harnish; brothers-in-law, George (Stephanie) Hines and Wally Jr. (Luci) Hines.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James H. and Mary C. Meadows; aunt, Brenda Meadows; uncles, David Meadows, Timothy Robinson, and Victor Robinson; paternal grandparents, Johnie (Mary L.) Meadows and Lottie Franklin Jones; maternal grandparents, Stephen and C. Grace Weaver; father-in-law, Wallis G. Hines; brother-in-law, David Harnish.
Additional Information
Donations in Jimmy’s memory may be directed either to Moorepark Community Church for audio/visual equipment or to the National Kidney Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and the church.
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We just heard of Jimmy’s passing. It was so comforting to see familiar faces at U of M heart center in 2023 while awaiting surgery. We hope you are comforted and find strength in the many thoughts and prayers coming your way
Art and Kris Ayers
You are in my prayers, Elena, at the loss of Jimmy. I am so glad that you found each other and I was honored to be at your wedding. May your memories bring you joy as you traverse the painful path of grief. You are loved and being held in the hearts of many friends and family.
Elena
Sorry for your loss our hearts go out to you and your family.
Steve & Kiel
Charles and Mary Ross
Soo sorry for your loss Elena, Jimmy has gone on to rest , and may his love always be with you in spirit
The Lake Area Christian School family would like to add our condolences to Jimmy’s family and friends. We were so thankful to have him as a sub in our building many times. We know we will see him again in a new, healthy body.
We are so sorry to loose Jimmy, one of our outstanding citizens in Three Rivers. Condolences to his family.
Dear Elena,
Prayers of love and peace that passes all understanding to you. Thank you for including us in your beautiful wedding day. The most beautiful wedding and witness, to the Lord of his intentions, for a lovely Godly couple to come together. The reception also, never to be forgotten over at the Centerville fairgrounds.
How many hundred shared that day with you. Also, you shared in our lives for years. Coming out to Howardsville, reporting on the ball games, putting pictures in the newspaper so we parents could keep memories of our children. Thank you for being a Heart Life teacher, at Berean Baptist Church, for my daughter. Loving, thoughtful and guiding her in God‘s ways. With all love, prayers, support for you. Elena our hope is in the Lord, as you know, this is a temporary separation. May salvation in our Lord Jesus Christ. comfort you. The promise of God’s children reuniting, in our Heavenly home stay fresh in the forefront of
your mind. . We love you and Jimmy.
Tracy, Sydney(Withers)Smart of Ohio
Jane and I are seriously sad to learn of your loss. The few times we have seen you together you were both very happy. We will attempt to make the calling hours if we can. We hope to be able to leave our individual doctor’s appointments in time to make it. If we do not make it in time, PLEASE consider your self hugged…and please also deliver a surrogate hug sto your mom (and your brother too – if he makes it).
Elena, I was saddened to hear of Jimmy’s passing. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Remembering, fondly, the beauty of your Wedding Day; that packed auditorium and incorporating a wide variety of community members… the careful attention Jimmy always gave in Tax Preparation….the Smile and warm greeting given during our recent conversation….more untold memories will be cherished… He continues to live in our Hearts and Minds !! Blessings , Elena to you and the Family!
Dear Elena,
So sorry for the loss of your beloved Jimmy. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherry
I am so sorry for your loss Elena. I still remember when you married Jimmy. I will keep you in my prayers. I hope you can find peace in the memory of your life and love together. Cindy g
Elena please accept my sincere condolences I am very sorry for your loss
Elena,
I was sorry to hear of you loss of Jimmy Meadows. I know he came from a wonderful Christian family. I knew his mother Mary very well as I grew up with her. Elena I knew you loved him very much. We will all miss him.
We are so sorry for your loss, Elena. We pray that you will find comfort in all the memories you made with Jimmy. You are in our prayers.
Kent & Janine Drake
My condolences.
We will always remember when you introduced us to Jimmy at the Fair. So much joy between you. We are so sorry for your loss Elena, and his family’s. A bright soul, he was. Much love to you.
Elena, this is Terry Schrock and I am the coach of the Porter Baptist Church Team. I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I am in Florida so I will not be able to attend Jim’s Funeral but I will be praying for you and the family. I appreciated so much all that you and Jim did for our Softball League. Praying that God will comfort your heart in these days.
I am so so sorry for what you’re going through, Elena. And I deeply regret never having met him. He sounded like a wonderful person and I know he will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you during these trying times.
Elena – we are grateful that God brought you and Jimmy together, and that Jimmy was a good man and made his part of the world a better place.
I am so sorry, Elena. May Jesus hold you close as you grieve.
We feel blessed to have known Jimmy and to have called him “friend.” His passing is our loss and Heaven’s gain. Blessings,
Jennifer and Harry Tice
So sorry for your loss. Jimmy was an unforgettable, wonderful man. I felt you cherished each other, and you were a good example of a Christian couple. I will pray for you.
So thankful our paths crossed at Howardsville. He was a phenenomenal student and friend to all. Loved his big smile and knowledge of all things…lol. When we all get to heaven what a day of rejoicing it will be…
I’m so sorry for your loss
We are so sorry your loss. We will keep our prayers out for your family. We love you.
Elena.
My prayers are with you.
Zech