Funeral services for Henry Joe Meeks, 76, of Cleveland, formerly of Mt. Airy, were held Monday, Dec. 20, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart. The Rev. Michael Wilkes officiated. Interment followed in VFW Memorial Cemetery. Full military honors were provided by the Grant Reeves Veterans Honor Guard.
Mr. Meeks passed away Friday, Dec. 17, 2021.
Born Nov. 3, 1945, in Habersham County, he was a son of the late Clyde Eford and Mary Corinthia Hurt Meeks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Cheryl Smith Meeks; daughter, Carrie Meeks; brothers, Roy Meeks and James Eugene "Gene" Meeks; and sisters-in-law, Jodi Meeks and Sue Meeks.
Mr. Meeks was a veteran of the United States Army having proudly served his country during the Vietnam Conflict in the 1st Cavalry Division. Joe was a lifetime member and former commander of Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720 in Cornelia. He was also a member of Vietnam Veterans of America and the American Legion Post # 16 in Cleveland. Mr. Meeks retired from Johnson & Johnson and Kraft Foods, Inc. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, NASCAR, and yardwork and was a member of Center Baptist Church in Robertstown.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Perry Meeks of Cleveland; stepdaughter, Tammy Okuma (Aaron) of Cleveland; stepsons, Chuck Perry (Starr) of Alto, and John Perry of Cleveland; step-grandchildren, Amanda Doubleday (Justin), Charles Perry, Janson Mincey (Nikki), Secrest Daniel (Webb) and Michael Spurgeon (Haliegh); eight step great-grandchildren; brother, William L. Meeks of Mt. Airy; several nieces and nephews; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Donations may be made to National Homes for Children, c/o, Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720, 174 Cornelia Crossing Shopping Center, Cornelia, Georgia 30531.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.