“The owl is a time honored emblem of knowledge and wisdom. Being older than the rest of you, I am asked to advise you from time to time as the need arises. I hope that my advice will always be based on true knowledge and ripened with wisdom.”
As an FFA advisor for years, so many area students heard Mr. Doug Meadows utter these words countless times. His gruff voice and pronounced whistle were unmistakable. Undoubtedly, many lives were touched by his true knowledge and wisdom, and many mourned his passing on December 6, 2022 at age 91.
Doug was born January 21, 1931 in the Siloam Community of Simms, Texas to Clarence Rupert and Nora Atchley Meadows. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1953 1955 during the Korean Conflict. Doug served in the United States National Guard for four years. He retired from teaching after 38 years, having served as the head of the Agricultural Science department for both Redwater ISD and Simms ISD and serving on the State Board of Directors of the Vocational Agricultural Teachers Association of Texas. Doug was active in his community and county serving on the Board of Directors of Bowie County Soil and Water Conservation District for 40 years, as the Chairman for 15 plus years; the Board of Directors of the Bowie-Red River Land Owners Association, as President for 10 plus years; the Simms Volunteer Fire Department Board, as Secretary and President, and the Simms District Family Service Board, as Secretary- Treasurer 20 plus years. He received the Four States Fair and Rodeo Distinguished Service Award. Doug was a charter member and Deacon of Siloam Baptist Church in Simms, Texas where he was very active. His greatest achievement was the legacy of the fam-ily he loved and leaves behind to cherish his memory.
