Alfred Aundrey Meadows, Sr. was welcomed into the loving arms of God on December 28,2005 at the Gilchrist Center for Hospice Care at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. He was born on June 25, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryand to the late Alberta Meadows. He was the grandson of the late Carrie ''Granny'' Meadows. Alfred obtained his education in the Baltimore City Public Schools and also studied at the Peaboby Institute. he was baptized athe the First Mount Olive Baptist Church under the Bishop Leo K. Caesar. Alfred worked as a musician and Minister of Music for over thirty years at various churches around the city and country. he also traveled with the Greene Sisters overseas with the USO Tour. Music was Alfred's life! Along with playing for many churches he was the devoted musician for the Joseph H. Brown, Jr. Funeral Home. He'd always say, ''I like playing for the dead because you never have to worry about what key a song is in. It doesn't even matter to them''! He reveived many accolades for his dedication to music. His last accomplishment was receiving a Doctorate of Music from the Philadelphia Bible Institute. His most current positions included 8:00 a.m. musician for Simmons Memorial Baptist Church for fourteen years, Triumph Missionary Baptist Church for the last four years, and Cherry Hill Seventh Day Adventist for elevenyears, where he was a member under Pastor Duwayne Priette. Alfred was a very loving and caring person who made a number of friends. He always had a smile and a warm welcome. He was very devoted to his family. Whenever they needed him he was there. He was always willing to do whatever he could for the family. If you were sick, he was there, no matter what problem you had he would try to help. He was preceded in death by two brothers: George L. McCoy abd Willie Frazier. He leavves to mourn his passing: his beloved wife, Greta; four children, alfred, Jr., Antwan, Brittany and Alex; three grandchildren, his adopted mother, Carrie McCoy; two brothers, Kevin and Gregory McCoy; three sisters, Francis Pettiford, Vernie Opher and Debra Weems; Godson, Keith Fauntleroy; Goddaughter, Miya Johnson; two special children, Eric Waddell and Cherita Johnson; a special niece, Stacey McCoy; and a host of family and friends.