Joel Kenneth Meade, 76, of The Villages, Fla., formerly of Chesterfield, Va, passed away Jan. 18, 2010.

He was retired from Philip Morris after many years of service. He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his two children, Nell Evans Meade, and brother Horace Meade. He is survived by his mother, Bessie Meade, his wife, Robin M. Meade, children, Joel Gregory Meade (Tina Waller), Robin Rasnake (Ed), six grandchildren, Linda Rowland (Jonathan), Monica Basham (Chad), Shelly Becker (Carl), Samantha Meade, Rebecca Waller and Kenneth Rasnake; seven great grandchildren Hannan and Lydia Rowland, Allison Basham, Johnathan and Cassidy Becker, Halie and Shawn Gerstman; three sisters, Sue Martin, Shelva Meade and Shirley Hill; four brothers Bruce, Earl, Claude and James Meade, as well as a host of other loving family and friends.

Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at Southside Baptist Church in Chesterfield. Interment was at Dale Memorial park where he was placed next to his first wife Nell Meade. Memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, Fla. 32162.