Orland Jackson “Tom” Meikles, 95, of South Charleston, WV, went to be with the Lord Monday, October 8, 2018 at home surrounded by his family.
He served in the U. S. Army under General Patton during WWII and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Tom was a life member of the D.A.V. Kanawha Chapter 28 and also a member of the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.
Tom retired as a pipefitter after 30 years at Union Carbide in South Charleston.
He was preceded in death by his son, Rodney Jackson Meikles; parents, Arch and Chalcie Meikles; sisters, Marie, Opal, and America; and brothers, Parker, Robert and Delmer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Eulah; daughters, Patricia (Harry) McNamee, Peggy (Jerry) Brandt, Pam Meikles, Benita (Steven) Booth and Susan (Tom) Cook; sister, Phyllis (Cal) DeBord; sister-in-law, Lucy Meikles; grandchildren, Joshua (Stephanie), Stacie, Bethany, Amanda, Brian, Scott, and Sarah; great grandchildren, Anna, Shane, Drew, J.J., Abby, and Matthew Orland.
Service will be noon Saturday, October 13, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park with military graveside rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Sincere sympathy to the Family.
You all will be on our thoughts and prayers.
No more suffering now that he is in Heaven.
Love to the Family.
Sonny & Betsy Grassel
Thank you, Uncle Tom, for your service to our country and a life well lived with family and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. May God’s peace and comfort be with you all.
Tonya, Ronnie, and Barbara FitzwaterTonya