James “Jim” Allen Meadows, 82, of rural Crawfordsville passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at home.
He was born Dec. 21, 1943, in Crawfordsville, to Robert and Dorothy (Stephens) Meadows. Jim married Sandra Gibbs in 1962, raising their two daughters until they divorced in 1976. He married Vicki Voorhees, having their son, and later divorced. Jim then married Mary Ann Largent on July 23, 1986, in Crawfordsville, spending 28 loving years together until her passing in 2014.
He was a graduate of Crawfordsville High School, Class of 1963. Jim was a heavy equipment operator for the County Highway Department, retiring in 1999. After retirement, he worked as a truck driver for Reed Tri-Haul. Jim was a member of the Moose Lodge in Crawfordsville. He enjoyed flying all sorts of model airplanes, riding motorcycles, driving stock cars and his drag truck. In his younger years, he spent time hunting and fishing as well. Jim was a jack of all trades and enjoyed keeping busy at home with his garden.
Jim is survived by his children, Margaret (Glenn) Jones, Angie Fielder, Misty (Gene) Browning, Kim Meadows and Jason (Bobbie) Meadows; grandchildren, Amber (Brian) Crumley, Christy (Blake) Kemple, Autumn Henderson, Kiley-Jo (Cody Harshman) Griggs, John (Rachel) Fielder Jr., Justin (Cassandra) Fielder, RaeAn (Dakota) Buker, Shelbi Browning, Taeler (Spencer) Allen, Chase (Carissa) Meadows, Corbin Meadows, Liam Meadows and McKenna Meadows; and many great-grandchildren. He will also be missed by several nieces, nephews and extended family.
He is predeceased by his parents; wife Mary Ann Meadows; siblings, John Meadows and Roberta Swain; son-in-law John Fielder; and nephew Danny Noland.
Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 20 at Sanders Funeral Care, 202 Bratton Road, Waynetown. A funeral home service will follow at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 21 and burial at Waynetown Masonic Cemetery.
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