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James L. "Jim" Meacham, 72, of Randolph, passed away Tuesday (October 27, 2026) at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie after being found unresponsive at home. His final gift of life was of himself in donating his organs to others in need.
He was born February 22, 1954 in Jamestown, the son of the late James L. and Betty J. (Keith) Meacham Sr.
Jim attended Randolph Central School and spent most of his working days in the Furniture business, Crawford Furniture for 25 years, Blackstone 14 years and at the time of retirement in 2025, a new endeavor with Dawson Metal Products in Jamestown as a Finishing Grinder.
He was a member of the Randolph Rod & Gun Club and a social member of the Randolph Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 6533. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, four wheeling, cutting firewood and spending time with his family and cats.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years; Linda Danielle (Covert) Meacham, whom he married on May 11, 1974 in Randolph, two daughters, Amy (Terry) Parson and Nikki (Matt) Adams all of Randolph, 8 grandchildren; Jordan, Mackenzie, Maria, Macey, Parker, Wyatt, Aiden and Danyella, a great grand-daughter; Scarlet and one on the way, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Jim is additionally survived by 5 siblings, Daniel (Monica) Meacham, Diana (Ken) Tropp and Betty Lou Weilacher, all of Randolph, Martha Newbaur of Tanglewood Manor, Jamestown and Beverly Oswalt of Sherman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Betty and a son; Adam James Meacham on May 20, 2025.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the Hamot Medical Center and the Randolph community for their support during this time. Jim's wishes were to have no formal services held. His family will honor him privately next summer with a family picnic.
E-condolences may be left for the family at, www.vanrensselaerandsonfuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the VanRensselaer & Son Funeral Home, 14 Church Street, Randolph.
Memorials may be left in Jim's memory and sent to the Randolph Regional EMS, 70 Main Street, Randolph, NY 14772 or the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown, NY 14701.