William Matthew Meadows

William M. Meadows, 83 of Huntington, WV passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery, South Shore, KY. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:00- 7:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary. He was born March 1, 1939, in South Shore, KY son of the late Frank and Mariana Merrill Meadows. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Nancy Rae Miller Meadows.  Bill was well known in the art community for his many talents including pottery and paintings. He retired from Cabell County Board of Education having taught at Barboursville Jr. High and Barboursville High School, his teaching career also included, Huntington Museum of Art, Shawnee State, Ohio University Southern and a private studio in Ashland. Bill and his wife, Nancy made many friends and wonderful memories over the years at Cedar Lakes Craft Festival, Ripley where he was a juried artisan. He won many awards for his pottery and paintings. They were also members of the Ivy and Regency Dance Clubs. Bill was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Huntington Pistol and Rifle Club, Men's Club and was a very active member of the Huntington Museum of Art. He leaves behind his beloved family, the person he chose to be a wonderful father and best friend to, Mariana Lenee Guy who made him a grandfather to Ariana Rae Guy whom he adored and his greatest joy was teaching her about art and mostly just having fun and playing games; he also leaved behind, a very special son-in-law, Joshua Bret Guy and a host of extended family, friends, and students who held a very special place in his heart. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Huntington Museum of Art or Hospice of Huntington. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.beardmortuary.com