William Dennis "Big" Meadows

William Dennis "Big" Meadows, 64, of Gosnell, went to be with the Lord suddenly on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at Great River Medical Center.

He was born on Aug. 8, 1950, in Osceola, the son of Evelyn Francis and Payton Meadows Jr.

He was a longtime former employee of Nucor, and had worked for Atlas Tube for four years. He loved the Lord and was a member of Gosnell Baptist Church. He was a very skilled mechanic and could listen to a car motor and know what was wrong with it. He was also a very avid Nascar fan. Big loved motorcycles, especially Harleys. He enjoyed volunteering and helping other people, and he "rode for St. Jude's," one of his favorite charities.

His dog, Bandit, went with him everywhere he went. Big loved to talk, and he never met a stranger. He liked to "photo bomb" and take selfies. Taking his family to the lake was one of his favorite pastimes. He loved his children and grandchildren with all his heart, and he loved doing things with them. He was very kindhearted -- he was awesome!

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Linda of Blytheville;

Three daughters, Chloe Meadows of Newcastle, Pennsylvania, Carla Trammel of Cooter and Stacy Jones of Blytheville;

One son, Adrian Burks (and Misty) of Lowell, Arkansas;

Two granddaughters, Abby Trammel and Amanda Trammel of Springfield, Missouri;

Two grandsons, Kaleb Ceola and Carter Burks of Lowell;

One brother, Ricky Meadows (and Karen) of Osceola;

One sister, Marian Whitaker (and Harold) of Blytheville;

One niece, Christi Whitaker of Jonesboro;

One nephew, Brandon Meadows of Blytheville; and

A host of friends.

Visitation was Sunday at Carney Funeral Home in Blytheville. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Carney Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Bill Oakley officiating. Burial will be in Carney Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Wounded Warriors or disabled veterans.

Condolences may be offered at http://www.carneyfuneralhome.com/.