James Meador

James Ronald "Ronnie" Meador, 76, of Plano died peacefully Saturday, March 29, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was born May 31, 1937 to Roy and Mildred Meador in Magnolia, Arkansas. Ronnie is a veteran of the US Navy. He had a rewarding career in banking in Arkansas and Louisiana and is a graduate of banking programs at the University of Wisconsin and Louisiana State University.
He lived each day with the single purpose to honor his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Ronnie married Sue Slaughter on January 28, 1962 in Junction City, Arkansas. They were married 52 years and worked tirelessly as a team serving with uncommon grace and love those whom they came in contact. No need was too great. For almost 40 years, friends and strangers alike would enjoy having Ronnie meticulously prepare by hand and personally deliver a loaf of his famous sour dough bread. The bread was always accompanied by a word of encouragement or prayer.
Ronnie loved playing cards, practical jokes, watching the Texas Rangers and being present and cheering at any event his grandchildren were a part. He was slow to give advice but deliberate in living it out. He suffered with excruciating illnesses in his last years but never whispered a complaint.
He served as Scoutmaster for six years and led countless campouts highlighted by a three week bus trip to Idaho and the National Boy Scout Jamboree in 1973 with 15 scouts. He was a deacon and served in many leadership roles within the church. He was a baseball coach, RA leader and excelled at any role that required his fastidious attention to detail.
He is survived by his loving wife Sue; son, Ron Meador and his wife Karen; daughter Ann Griffith and her husband David. Grandchildren Isaiah Meador, Corey Meador, Grace Griffith, and Josiah Griffith; sisters Betty Swick and her husband Larry and Dana Musick; brother-in-law Charles Compton; aunt Virginia Meador, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and his Power Prayers (Honorary Pall Bearers). He is predeceased by his parents and sisters Peggy Jean Meador and Sylvia Compton.
A visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday, April 1, 2014 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Allen Family Funeral Options, 2120 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75023. A memorial service for Ronnie will be held on Wednesday, April 2 at 1:00 PM at Hunters Glen Baptist Church, 4001 Custer Road, Plano, TX 75023.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations in his honor be made to:
Prestonwood Christian Academy, Sponsor-A-Child (Ronnie Meador), 6801 W. Park Blvd, Plano, Texas 75093

Sourdough Bread
By: Ronnie Meador (for 25+ years)

Your starter requires care. It is easier to care for when you have it in a large mouth jar with a plastic lid such as you find peanut butter in. The starter produces a gas and for that reason you should not store it for long periods of time with the lid tightly closed. It should be kept in the refrigerator except for feeding.
To feed:
1. With the lid tightly closed, shake vigorously to mix the sediment thoroughly.
2. Add cup of sugar to the starter.
3. Add 3 teaspoons instant potatoes.
4. Add water to bring level to 1 inch below neck of jar.
5. With lid tightly closed, shake vigorously to mix contents.
6. With the lid loosened allow the starter to set on your counter at room temperature for 8 to 10 hours. You should be able to observe the contents slowly rolling or a slow boiling action.
For Batter:
After step 6 above, and in a large mixing bowl:
1. Add 6 cups flour. (use a "bread" flour)
2. cup sugar
3. ½ teaspoon salt
4. Mix these dry contents thoroughly
5. Add 1 cup starter (return unused started to refrigerator)
6. Add ½ cup applesauce
7. Add 1 ½ cup water
8. Mix thoroughly, cover bowl and allow to stand at room temperature for 8 to 10 hours
For Dough:
1. Empty batter onto a well dusted surface
2. Divide into three batches
3. Knead and work each batch into a ball
4. Work into pan, cover with towel (paper is okay) and allow to rise 8 to 10 hours.
To Bake:
1. Preheat oven to 350`
2. Bake for 30 minutes
3. Remove from pans and allow to dry on rack.