PEORIA – Paul E. Meacham, Jr., 69, of Peoria, died on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at his home.
Paul was born on February 4, 1950, in Carbondale, IL, to Paul E., Sr., and Betty J. (Sturdivant) Meacham. He married Virginia Slayden on April 13, 1968.
Paul is survived by his wife, Virginia Meacham; one daughter, Angela E. Halley; one son, Joshua B. Meacham; his grandchildren, James M. Lilly, Shamaria O. Lilly; Joshua M. Halley; his great-grandchildren, Ki’Shawn M. Blythe, Jaxon A. Lilly, and Ka’Leyah A. Lilly.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, James Horn.
Paul served our country in the U.S. Navy.
Paul was a painter for many years with the Union and his own painting company. He will be remembered as a great husband, father, grandpa, and great-grandpa.
Cremation rites will be accorded. A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Galena Park Baptist Church in Peoria Heights with Jack Cook officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to Galena Park Baptist Church, 5831 N Galena Rd, Peoria Heights, IL 61616.
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