Elijah Brent Meadows, of Oxford, NC died July 23, 2013 at his home.  He was born May 28, 1017, and was 96 years old.  He was the son of Doctor Brodie Meadows, and his wife Julia Clement Meadows.

Meadows attended Stem High School, where he was the last surviving member of the famous Stem High School Basketball Team that beat Carolina.

He was foremost a farmer, as he cared for the family farm in youth, and continued as an adult.

At one time he was half owner of Oxford Ace Hardware and half owner of Oxford Implement Company.  Later he was sole owner of Oxford Implement Company until he retired in 1998.

He and Helen, his wife, also developed, owned, and operated Meadowview Memorial Park for a number of years.

Meadows was a life long member of Geneva Presbyterian Church,  which is located next to the family homeplace, and is built on land given by his ancestors.  He served as Deacon, Elder, and sang in the choir.

He was a member of various farm organizations, as well as the NC Grange, the Rotary Club, and the Men’s Garden Club.  Together with his wife, they also loved the Bridge Club, Supper Club, and the Dance Club. 

Meadows loved people, his customers, and his family.  He never met a “stranger”.

He was also a Representative of the International Farm Tour, of the NC Agriculture Dept, that went overseas promoting NC tobacco.

The family wishes to thank all the caregivers for their devotion to Brenda’s parents; they have worked tirelessly to make sure Brent and Helen had the best of care.  The family also wishes to thank Dr. Day and his staff.

Meadows was pre-deceased by his wife of 64 years, Helen Morgan Meadows.

He was also predeceased by his parents, and his brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his daughter Brenda Meadows Davies, and her husband Chris, of Morehead City, NC., who have Boats, Inc. of Morehead City.

He is also survived by his granddaughter, Carole Davies Compton, and her husband Matt, also of Morehead City, NC, and by his great grandaugher, Carson Presley Compton, age 14 months.

He is also survived by various nieces, nephews, a sister n law, Hazel Meadows of Wilson, NC, and special neice and her husband, Lila and Al Overby, who have been instrumental in his care.

The service will be Thursday, July 25, at 2:00 at Eakes Funeral Chapel, in Oxford, NC, with visitation one hour before.

Burial will be at Meadowview Memorial Park.

Eakes Funeral Home in Oxford is assisting the Meadows family.