In loving memory of Joe, Papa, Pops
Joseph McLeod Meador
March 3, 1961 – January 24, 2023
Lived 61 years
Lincoln Memorial · Spartanburg, South Carolina
“Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.”
Life story
Joe was a hard working family man. Who grew to have many names. Papa to his grandkids, pops to his children and uncle Joe to his nieces and nephews. He loved his wife and family dearly. Although he is no longer physically here his memory will always leave a stain on our hearts 🤎
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1961
Born March 3
1969
Joseph was 8 when Apollo 11 landed on the Moon
1974
Joseph was 13 when Richard Nixon resigned the presidency
1982
Joseph was 21 when Michael Jackson released "Thriller"
1997
Joseph was 36 when "Titanic" opened in theaters
2001
Joseph was 40 when Apple introduced the iPod
2010
Joseph was 49 when Instagram was launched
2022
Joseph was 61 when ChatGPT was released to the public
2023
Passed away January 24, age 61
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