Joshua M. & Kenneth E. Meade

Ken Meade, Elder Class of 1980, was the oldest of five Meade boys to attend Elder. He was a confident student and very involved in activities such as the chess club, Risk club, poster club, and served on the pep rally committee. He gave much credit to his teachers, administrators and the other students for shaping his outlook on life at a critical time. Elder taught Ken about faith, friendship, responsibility, and family and the importance of each. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering and went on to work for the Tennessee Valley Authority in Chattanooga, TN. He got married and had two daughters and enjoyed his family, golfing, boating and fishing. Ken died tragically in a 1996 boating accident at the age of 34.

Joshua Michael Meade was born on June 21, 2003. In his wonderful and full 20 years, Joshua accomplished and overcame so much and touched so many people’s hearts. All that met him said that he had a heart of gold and was incredibly blessed. He passed away suddenly on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023.

The Meade family established a scholarship when Ken passed and it is now named for both Ken and Joshua.