Donald "Donnie"

Ray Meade

Donald "Donnie" Ray Meade, son of the late Roy Meade and Nadine (Townsend) Meade, was born in Van Buren, Missouri, on December 4, 1954. He departed this life at his residence in Centerville, Missouri, on June 11, 2026, at the age of 71.

On June 28, 2008, in Centerville, Missouri, Donnie was united in marriage to Tammy Townsend. Donnie was a member of the Lighthouse Temple Church in Ellington, Missouri. He worked as an EMT and first responder for many years. Donnie loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

Donnie was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Scott Burnia, one brother, David Meade, one sister, Linda Barnes, and one grandson, Matthew Griffith.

Donnie is survived by his wife of almost 18 years, Tammy Meade of Centerville, Missouri, two sons, Jason Meade and wife Tonya of Ellington, Missouri, and Joshua Burnia of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, five daughters, Jennifer Stevenson and husband Matt of Ellington, Missouri, Kimberly Downs and husband James of Ellington, Missouri, Frances Atchison and husband Tom of Winona, Missouri, Emma Griffith and husband Shane of Centerville, Missouri, and Aubrey Townsend of Ellington, Missouri, daughter-in-law, Trista Burnia of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, one brother, Tony Meade of Van Buren, Missouri, one sister, Darlis Meade of Arcadia, Missouri, and 17 grandchildren. Donnie will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 10 AM-1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 1 PM

Minister Roberta Cook

Eulogy: Jim Ogden

Burial: Chitwood Cemetery

Pallbearers: Jason Meade, Josh Burnia, Josh Meade, Shane Griffith, Tom Atchison, Bobby Barnes and Tyler Dement

Honorary Pallbearers: Tony Meade and Dylan Marler

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to American Heart Association or American Cancer Society

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri