Al Mead, 91, Army veteran and artist
September 15, 2022
George A. Mead of Pawleys Island died Sept. 11, 2022 at his home. He was 91.
Known as Al, he was born Dec. 7, 1930, in Greensboro, N.C., the son of William Nelson Mead and Elizabeth Jones Mead. He served in the Army. Mr. Mead was an artist who enjoyed painting and photography. He also loved to read and spend time at the beach.
He is survived by his wife, Norma Mead; his son, William Nelson Mead (Elisabeth) of North Carolina; his daughter, Elizabeth Sullivan of Pennsylvania; his stepsons, Lewis S. Hosea (Lynn) of Georgia and Jerry R. Hosea (Janice) of South Carolina; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at stjude.org.
Condolences may be sent at burroughsfh.com.
