Robert Meshad Obituary

Meshad, Robert J. "Bob", age 84, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2010 after a brief period of illness. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 10, 2010 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church followed by a Funeral Mass with Father Joseph Colutta officiating. He will be buried in Elmwood Cemetery. He was born in the Fountain Heights area of Birmingham on June 21, 1925 and attended Marten Grade School and Phillips High School. He worked part time as a butcher and was a night school machinist. In 1943, at the age of 18, he was drafted into the army and spent most of his time in the 88th Infantry in Italy. Upon returning to the United States he remained in the National Guard and 87th MAC until retirement. He attended Howard College from 1946-1949 majoring in Accounting, then moved to Houston, TX and sold accounting equipment. He returned to Alabama and went to work for USF&G as an Underwriter Trainee in 1950. He became a Casualty Underwriter and Manager in 1953 and Assistant Branch Manager in 1968. Bob left USF&G in 1972 and went to work for Engel Agency. In 1974, Tom Garner, Bob Meshad and John Wood formed the Garner Meshad Wood Agency specializing in contractors insurance and surety. They were active in the Birmingham Agents Association, Association of General Contractors and other construction groups. The agency grew to 35 employees and in 1984 the group sold the agency and operated as Sedgwick. In 1995 Bob retired as Manager but stayed on as a producer and to service accounts. In 1998 the agency was sold to Marsh and McLennon and Bob retired a short time later. After five years of retirement, Bob went back to work part time for Garrison, Davis Bleistine and remained active until his passing. Mr. Meshad is survived by his wife, Angie; daughters, Bobbie Meshad Goldstein (Warren), Jan Meshad Titolo (Rick); grandchildren, Rebecca Goldstein, Nathan Goldstein, Michele Titolo, Bob Titolo and sister, Wadine Rouss. Flowers will be accepted or you may make a contribution to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.cmgfh.com Crestview Memorial Funeral Home of Adamsville directing. 205-674-1616