Meadie Lindsey Jr.

Meadie “Bennett” Lindsey, Jr., age 82, a loving and caring Daddy, husband and PaPa, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016, with his family by his side. Born in Nash County, NC on October 2, 1933, he was the son of the late Meadie Bennett Lindsey Sr. and Nannie Strickland Lindsey. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Lindsey; his sister, Nannie Lindsey English and her husband, Harvey and two sisters-in-law, Jane Mosley and Sara Mosley and his in-laws, Carl and Ora Mosley.

Bennett leaves behind to continue his legacy, his loving wife of 63 years, Carolyn Mosley Lindsey; his two wonderful twin sons, Steve Lindsey and wife, Nancy and Phil Lindsey and wife, Jenny; loving grandson, Tyler Lindsey and friend Emily Roberson; loving granddaughter, Kristen Lindsey Shimer and husband, John; step-grandson, Sutton Barbrey and wife, LeAnn; and step-granddaughter, Kaylan Barbrey. He is also survived by brother, Paul Lindsey and wife, Jackie; sister-in-law, Pat Lindsey; two brothers-in-law, Garland Mosley and Jerry Mosley and wife, Lana, several nieces and nephews; a very special and caring niece, Janet English Joyner; a special cousin, Ruth Parker and a dear friend Elliott Avent.

Bennett graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High School in 1952. During his school, he worked at the Carolina Theatre in Rocky Mount, where he met his wife, Carolyn, and they have been married for 63 happy years. After graduation, Bennett proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Austria. He was in the Army Reserve for six years following his discharge.

Bennett had a rewarding career of 42 years with the Atlantic Coast Line (ACL) Railroad, now CSX, in the mechanical department. Bennett was a hardworking man that took pride in everything he did, there was nothing he could not fix. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially working in his yard. His passion was sports, including NASCAR activities.

Bennett always said his greatest accomplishment in life was being a Dad to his twin sons, Steve and Phil. He served as a wonderful role model for them throughout his life. TO KNOW BENNETT WAS TO LOVE HIM.

The entire Lindsey Family would like to thank Dr. Aldene Parsons at Rex Hospital, Dr. Kenneth Adams and nurse Rebecca and Dr. Priyank Desai from Boice-Willis Clinic and the staff and nurses at Bryant T. Aldridge Rehabilitation Center for their loving care of our loved one.

A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Jimmy Reavis officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service and other times at Bennett and Carolyn’s home. Flowers are welcome.

Pallbearers will be Steve Lindsey, Phil Lindsey, Tyler Lindsey, John Shimer, Garland Mosley and Jerry Mosley.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.