Ronald W. Meares

Ronald Meares loved to spend his time with family, making memories and having fun. He was married to the love of his life, Joan Meares, for 62 years until her passing in December, 2022. Ronald was a man of talent and loved to work, which he continued to do until he was 83. He also enjoyed Auburn Football, golf, water sports –especially boating, NHRA Drag Racing, and traveling to the mountains and beach.

Ronald is survived by his daughter, Debi Lewis and son Ron Meares, (Nancy); Sister-in-law Lenora Jones; Grandchildren, Shannah Mabry (Tee), Wesley Meares (Sarah), and Trey Meares (Emily); Great-Grandchildren, Leileighana Mabry, Aston Mabry, Ayden Mabry, Brayden Meares, Logan Meares, Ellie June Meares, and Avner Ford Meares; Nephew, Kimber Jones (Amy); and many other beloved family members and great friends.

Ronald is preceded in death by his parents, John Wesley Meares and Della Lucille Warren Meares; and wife, Joan Pervis Meares.

A visitation for family and friends for Ronald will be held Wednesday, September 13, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Rd, Columbus, Georgia 31907. Following the visitation, a graveside service will be at 2:00 PM in Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Rd, Columbus, Georgia 31907.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to the Columbus First Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Columbus Adventist School; jesuslovescolumbus.org 706-561-9316.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Meares family.