Claude Martin Meadows, 75, of Bladenboro, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Claude was born on January 1, 1951, son of the late Charlie Meadows and Lorine Caulk Meadows. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Ellen Meadows and Jeffrey Wayne Meadows.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Worthington Funeral Home, with Mr. Danny Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the Meadows Cemetery in Bladenboro.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m.  on Saturday evening, at the funeral home. 

Claude was a proud Vietnam Veteran, having honorably served in the United States Army as Crew Chief and Flight Engineer on the CH47 Chinook Helicopter. 

The surviving family includes his wife, Judy Edwards Meadows; daughter, Jaclyn Meadows Nobles and husband, Will; two grandchildren, Dustin Claude Naile and Avah June Nobles. He also leaves behind his dear and special friend, Pat Sellers.