John O. Meeks

Deacon Meeks Sr., 80, was called home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Deacon Meeks Sr., 80, was called home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 10, 2007. He was born in Clarksdale, MS on November 29, 1926, the son of the late Jacob and Cora (nee: Henderson) Meeks. On December 3, 1946, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, he was united in marriage to the former Susie Randle, who preceded him in death on February 12, 2003. He had been employed by A.M.C.- Chrysler for over 33 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, the Deacon Board, the Chrysler 20 Year Club, and a 32nd Degree A.A.S.R. Free Mason with Amos Lodge #111. He was an avid reader, writer and cook, with his specialty being barbecuing Surviving are his children, Dorothy White, Debra Malone and Lynette (Zeno) Bell all of Racine, Muhammad Jewel-John O. “Bubba” Meeks Jr. of Chicago; 9 grandchildren, Jeralyn, Marissia, Chantel, Angie, Sherine, Shalanda, Adonis, Knorris Jr., and Mario; 17 great grandchildren; his sister Equella Meeks of Racine, his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Christine Givens, William Randle both of Greenwood, MS, Florida (Elijah) Potts of Indionola, MS; longtime friends Homer and Catherine Swift. His nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive him. He was also preceded in death by his great grandson Jamison Lee Hiler Jr., and by his brothers and sisters Jacob, Lenwood, Johnnie, Will, Joe, Boss, Bennie, Charlie, Clara, Susie and Zetta Rebecca Meeks and Vennie Jones. His Homegoing Service will be held in Greater Grace Temple, 522 N. Memorial Dr., at 12 O’clock noon with his nephew, Bishop A.D. Meeks and his Pastor Rev. Lawrence Jackson officiating. Visitation will be in the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery. January 10, 2007. He was born in Clarksdale, MS on November 29, 1926, the son of the late Jacob and Cora (nee: Henderson) Meeks. On December 3, 1946, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, he was united in marriage to the former Susie Randle, who preceded him in death on February 12, 2003. He had been employed by A.M.C.- Chrysler for over 33 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, the Deacon Board, the Chrysler 20 Year Club, and a 32nd Degree A.A.S.R. Free Mason with Amos Lodge #111. He was an avid reader, writer and cook, with his specialty being barbecuing Surviving are his children, Dorothy White, Debra Malone and Lynette (Zeno) Bell all of Racine, Muhammad Jewel-John O. “Bubba” Meeks Jr. of Chicago; 9 grandchildren, Jeralyn, Marissia, Chantel, Angie, Sherine, Shalanda, Adonis, Knorris Jr., and Mario; 17 great grandchildren; his sister Equella Meeks of Racine, his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Christine Givens, William Randle both of Greenwood, MS, Florida (Elijah) Potts of Indionola, MS; longtime friends Homer and Catherine Swift. His nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive him. He was also preceded in death by his great grandson Jamison Lee Hiler Jr., and by his brothers and sisters Jacob, Lenwood, Johnnie, Will, Joe, Boss, Bennie, Charlie, Clara, Susie and Zetta Rebecca Meeks and Vennie Jones. His Homegoing Service will be held in Greater Grace Temple, 522 N. Memorial Dr., at 12 O’clock noon with his nephew, Bishop A.D. Meeks and his Pastor Rev. Lawrence Jackson officiating. Visitation will be in the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery.