Herman R. "Dicky" Meador

September 14, 1945 - February 3, 2021

Herman R. “Dicky” Meador, 75, a devoted husband, wonderful father, and blessed grandfather, left this earth to join his beloved wife in their heavenly home on February 3, 2021. Throughout their 48 year marriage, Dicky and his late wife Betty formed a family legacy that included four wonderful sons, two beautiful daughters-in-law, four wonderful grandchildren and a host of family friends and loved ones. Dicky was born in Louisville on September 14, 1945 and graduated from St. Cecilia Grade School, attended Flaget High School and was a graduate of Ahrens Trade School. He was a retired Juvenile Detective for the Jefferson County Fiscal Court. He was a member of St. Ann’s Confraternity and the Catholic Order of Foresters Court 1574 and St. Ignatius Martyr Parish. Past memberships included the Fairdale Lions Club, Men’s Club at Guardian Angels Parish and St. Xavier Boosters. Besides his wife Betty, he was preceded in death by his mother Dorothy Meador, brother Curtis Meador and precious granddaughter Brianna Rose Meador. Survivors include his four sons, Richard Kelly, Mark A. (Sharon), Charles R., Sr. and Stephen T. (Kyle); three grandchildren, Kara Lee, Charles R. “C.J.” Jr. and Aidan Christopher. Due to the current pandemic situation, the visitation and funeral services are private and may be viewed virtually on Zoom Sunday, February 7th from Ratterman and Sons, 3800 Bardstown Road between 12 noon and 2 p.m., with a service streaming at 2 p.m. The zoom meeting number for joining the service is 837-8783-3996, and the passcode will be 007631. Burial will be private Monday in St. Louis Cemetery. The family requests no flowers be sent, but contributions may be directed to St. Ann’s Confraternity, c/o Patty Monks, 4521 Southern Parkway, Louisville, KY 40214. Online condolences may be shared at www.ratterman.com.