Tad Mead

Tad Mead, 26, of Buchannan, Mich. (formerly of Nashville, Mich.), passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 15, 2021. Tad was born in Hastings, MI on July 21, 1995, son of April Blakely and Lance Mead.
He was raised in the Nashville area and attended Maple Valley schools graduating from Maple Valley High School in 2014. Tad was an excellent football player and excelled during his high school career.  His passion for the game led him to Olivet College where collegiate football career began.  While attending Olivet, Tad was enrolled in the Actuarial program.  After leaving college, Tad’s football career continued with the Battle Creek Assassins, and the Albion Warriors.
Tad relocated to the Buchannan area where he was employed at the Four Winds Casino where he worked as a Surveillance Operator.  Tad was responsible for overseeing the safety of the Casino and maintaining the integrity of the games.  His coworkers quickly became his “extended” family and he will be deeply missed by them all.
In his spare time, Tad enjoyed playing online video games with his best friends Cody & Ryan and golfing.  One golfing adventure led he and a friend to play a round on the family PGA course in Benton Harbor, MI. where they received a complimentary round through friend.
Tad is  also survived by his parents April (Jason) Engle, and Lance Mead, two sisters, Shannon, (Hunter Work) Mead Jaylene Engle, brother, Paulie Engle, grandparents Don (Lynn) Blakely, Maryann Mead twin nieces Lilian & Izabella Work, and several beloved Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Allan Mead, and nephew Oliver Work
The family will receive visitors 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 21st at Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, MI. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23rd at Nashville Church of the Nazarene in Nashville, MI with Pastor Jeff Hodges officiating.
Memorial contributions can be made to the family of Tad Mead. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, MI.  For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net.