Franklin Noel Meadows, age 85, of Beckley, WV, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Born April 28, 1939, to Virgil and Eileen (Thurman) Meadows. In high school, Frank was a star athlete, playing football, basketball, baseball and wrestling. After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School, he was offered sport scholarships to several schools but followed his high school sweetheart, Colette, to Marshall University. A proud graduate of Marshall, he also went on to graduate Valedictorian from the West Virginia State Police Academy, as well as the George Williams YMCA Executive Directorship.

Frank began his career as Physical Director at the Mansfield, OH, YMCA. From there he became the Cabell County Parks & Recreation Director, managing the Huntington, WV, Memorial Fieldhouse. While in Huntington, Frank also served as Community Relations Officer for the Cabell County Sheriff's Department.

In 1972, Frank and family moved to Wooster, OH, becoming the Director of the Wooster Parks & Recreation Department, where he remained for 23 years until his retirement. He served as Kiwanis Club President, on the Salvation Army Board of Directors, College Hills Retirement Board, the Eagle Scout Review Board and lastly a member of the Izaak Walton League of America. He was an Elder at the Wooster Presbyterian church, where he taught Sunday School. While in Wooster, he started the Buckeye Ramblin' Rods RUN & ROAST at Freedlander Park. Maybe one of his proudest accomplishments, the Run & Roast celebrated a 32-year anniversary back in 2011. He also was a key part of bringing youth soccer to Wooster and that program thrives today.

After retirement, Frank and Colette moved back to West Virginia, calling Flat Top Lake home. Frank continued to enjoy his hobbies of hunting, particularly enjoying that time with his grandkids and hunting buddies; fishing and restoring classic cars.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Colette (Minter); his sons, Steve of Willowick, OH, and Scott (Stephanie) of Mt Pleasant, SC. His beloved grandchildren, Alec and Arden, of Charleston, SC. Also surviving, his sister, Margaret (Mark, deceased) Skaggs, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Patricia (Larry) Holman and Glenna (Max) Priddy.

A celebration of life will be held at their home on July 6th, 2024at Flat Top Lake, WV. Please call Scott for more information 843-714-7456.

Condolences can be sent to Colette and family. Address: 954 Shetland Ct. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464.