(Marietta, OH) – Marietta College has announced that tomorrow during their Annual Founders Day celebration they will be honoring a long-time fan and supporter of Marietta College athletics who passed away last year.
James A. Meagle Jr., who died on March 22, 2015 after a short battle with cancer will be honored with the 2016 Community Service Award at the celebration. Past recipients include Alice Chapman, Marilyn Ortt, Roger Kalter, Larry Holdren, and Jeanne Tasse.
Laurie Meagle, Jim's widow, says, "Jim would have been so pleased to get this award. Education was always very important to him and he had a strong connection with Marietta College and Marietta City Schools."
A native of Marietta, Meagle graduated from Wittenberg University in 1967 before returning to his hometown and entering the banking business. He progressed through the management of American Bancorporation becoming the president and CEO of the Dime Bank in 1984.
In 1998, Meagle led a group of investors in founding Third Street Bankshares, which led to the establishment of Settlers Bank of Marietta, where he served as president, CEO, and director until 2012.
Throughout his career Jim maintained a close relationship with Marietta College Athletics. He was awarded the M-Team Distinguished Service Award in 1995 and the Honorary Alumnus Award in 1996.
Marietta College will be celebrating the 181st anniversary of it's charter during Founders Day, which begins at 7pm tomorrow in the Alma McDonough Auditorium. Faculty awards will also be presented during the event, and Dr. Henry Earl "Doc" Holliday '70 will deliver the keynote address.
