July 16, 1944 – October 15, 2024
Hubert Houston Meador, affectionately known as “Butch,” was born on July 16, 1944, in McCloud, California, to Norman and Ruby Meador. As the middle of three children, he grew up in Northern California and attended high school in McCloud. At the age of 17, Butch joined the U.S. Air Force, dedicating 20 years of service across the Continental U.S., Alaska, and Germany.
A Vietnam-era veteran, Butch served as an Air Policeman and Administration Technician, reaching the rank of Technical Sergeant. Among his honors were the Air Force Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Longevity Service Award with four Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with Silver Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.
