Calvin Coolidge Meadows

Russell – Calvin Coolidge Meadows, 87, passed away Friday November 27, 2020. Calvin was born in Newport, KY on December 8, 1932 to the late Ted and Molly Young Meadows. At the age of 17, Calvin joined the U.S. Army. After basic training, he was sent to Korea on March 25, 1953, he was wounded in action. He was in Company C, 32nd Infantry, 7th Infantry Division and 101 Airborne Infantry. He was flown to Japan where he spent 3 months in a hospital recovering. During his years of service, Calvin received the National Defense, WWII Occupation Good Conduct and Korean Service Medals with two bronze stars and a purple heart. Calvin attended Eastern Kentucky University receiving his Bachelors and Masters degrees. He completed additional studies at the University of Maryland and the University of Miami in Oxford, OH. In 1980 he was named the Ohio National Guard soldier of the Year. He was also a Kentucky Colonel. Calvin enjoyed traveling, boating and spending time with family and friends. He was a retired teacher, national guardsman, and civil service. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Josephine Hammond Meadows, daughter, Valerie Meadows (Jeff) Creed, of Russell, grandchildren, Casey Creed (Phillip) Sharp, Kristin Creed (Jerry Lee) Winchester, great grandchildren, Ethan and Abigail Sharp, Skylar, Jeron, Lucas and Bode Winchester, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Arnold Meadows and sister, Marie Meadows Disney. Private graveside services will be held Monday, November 30th at Camp Nelson National Cemetery. www.clarklegacycenter.com