Michael R. Meals, age 64, of Fleetwood passed away Friday in Penn State Health St. Joseph's Reading, where he fought cancer for four years under the excellent care of Dr. Marc Rovito and staff at the cancer center.
He is survived by his wife Janet M. (DeLuca) Meals, together for 24 years.
He was the son of the late Richard C. Meals and Gloria G. (Hinkle) Meals, born on November 19, 1951 in Reading, PA.
He is also survived by his son Shawn Meals husband of Jennifer Meals of Fleetwood, daughter Michelle (Meals) Wade of Lower Alsace Township and step daughter Danelle Hufford of Shillington. There are also six grandchildren and five step grandchildren.
He graduated from Oley High School in 1969.
Michael had been co-owner with his father in the former Meals Mushroom Farms, Fleetwood.
Local stock car race fans will remember that Michael was one of the driver's for his father's blue #44 modified stock car, which he raced at the former Reading Fairgrounds and other local tracks.
Michael interests were golfing, watching Philadelphia sports teams, Nascar, and being with his family and friends. He will sadly be missed by his pets Jake, Scooby and Ginger.
He was preceded in death by his sisters Connie (Meals) Snyder and Sharon (Meals) Nezelkewicz.
A viewing will be Friday evening 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM followed by the funeral service from the Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Inc., 117 West Main Street, Fleetwood, PA. Burial will be in Fleetwood Cemetery
Memorial contributions may be made in Michael's name to Humane Society of Berks County, 1801 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604 or the Animal Rescue League, 58 Kennel Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508.