Graniteville, SC- Funeral Services for Mr. John Henry Mealing will be held 1:00pm Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church , 3300 Martintown Road, Edgefield, SC. The Rev. Derra Ramsey is Pastor. Rev. Leroy Robertson is the Eulogist. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.
John Henry Mealing was born the son of Jessie Mealing, Jr and Essie Lou Moore Mealing on July 22, 1951, in Edgefield, South Carolina. He was called home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2024, at his residence loved by his family in Graniteville, SC.
At an early age, he joined Mount Olive Baptist Church and was educated through Edgefield County School System.
John Henry loved life and people. But his boys were his heart. He bragged and loved on them in his own way. He was a funny person who kept you laughing. Along with the many laughs he was a hard worker. He worked for many years for J&J Logging. Just know he was loved and will definitely be missed.
John Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Essie Lou Mealing, four brothers, George Mealing, Willie Mealing, Raymond Mealing and Alfred Mealing.
Left to cherish his memories are children, Donelle Strom (Jean Jeffery), Aiken, SC and Lonelle Strom (Yolanda), North Augusta, SC; siblings, David Mealing, Florida, Jesse Mealing, Aiken, SC Albert Mealing, Pennsylvania, Roberta Lott (Edward), North Augusta, SC, Mary Alice Hunter, North Augusta, SC, Mattie Sanchez (Juan), Newberry, SC, Brenda Broadwater (Sam), North Augusta, SC, Eva Moore, Edgefield, SC and Joseph Mealing; eight grandchildren; a uncle, Warren Dozier, Alexandria, VA; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.