Michael Meadows

Michael “Mike” H. Meadows age 55, of Cambridge, OH passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, OH. He was born July 18, 1970 in Union, NJ the son of James Rohrbaugh and the late Linda Martin Rohrbaugh.

Mike was a 1988 graduate of Caldwell High School and completed the Ohio Peace Officer Program at the Muskingum Perry Career Center. Mike then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served his Nation from 1988 until 1991. He was stationed in Panama following basic training. Mike was a rifleman, earning a Sharpshooter Badge and Combat Action Ribbon during Operation Desert Storm. Following his Honorable Discharge he returned to Ohio.

Mike eventually decided he needed a change and enrolled in Muskingum University where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. He continued his life of service through caring for his community by working at Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities for eleven years.

He enjoyed talking to and spending time with his son and granddaughter, riding his Harley, fishing, shooting and collecting guns, drinking aged bourbon and smoking cigars.

In addition to his mother Linda, he is preceded in death by his two dogs and companions, Phobe and Jack.

Those left to cherish his memory, in addition to his father James, are his son Sean Michael Meadows of Pleasant View, TN; granddaughter Phenix Renae; sisters Michelle Rohrbaugh of Cambridge, OH, Trish (Steve) Jarvis of New Lexington, OH, and Jamie (Brent) Postel of Caldwell. He is also survived by uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and a large extended family.

The family will receive friends for visitation Sunday, March 29, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 609 West Street, Caldwell, OH 43724. A funeral service will conclude visitation Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Andrew Thompson officiating. Following the funeral service, military funeral honors will be conducted by the Noble County Veteran Service Organizations. Cremation will be observed with inurnment held privately by the family. Join us in remembering Mike by visiting his memorial at www.ChandlerFuneralHome.net