Rodger Franklin Meade, 63, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014.

He was born February 16, 1950 in St. Joseph.

He served in the Army during Vietnam and was a member of Union Local 83 Boilermakers of Kansas City, Mo.

Preceded in death by: parents, Kenneth Meade and Vera Root; and brother, Joe Meade. Survivors: three sons, Rodger Hines, James Meade and Phillip Bish; and brother, Everett Meade.

He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.

There is no scheduled visitation or memorial service at this time.

The inurnment will be a later date.