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Harold Meeks

1947 - 2016

Harold Meeks obituary, 1947-2016, Aurora, IL

BORN

1947

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

James Funeral Home - Aurora

204 Hill Avenue

Aurora, Illinois

Harold Meeks Obituary

69 of Aurora, Illinois passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 at Rush Copley Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 5, 1947 to the late Wilbur and Ardella Meeks in Vicksburg, MS. Harold "Hiyo" spent his life as a construction worker and he loved riding his motorcycle, gardening and being with family. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Christel; fourteen children, Bryan (Gerri) Meeks, Gwen Meeks, Harold Meeks, Graylin Fields, Radley, Chavis, Tamara, Darrian Meeks, Tracey Shackelford, Amber, Sheronne, Joyce, Jeff Burse, Larry (Maria) Love, and Quwana Matlock; 43 grandchildren and 18 great grand- children; two sisters, Gladys (Robert) Winfrey and Georgia Meeks-Gordon; three brothers, Charles (Patricia), Harry (Debra) and Henry Meeks; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Harold was preceded in death by his parents; three children, Michelle Wesby, Martin (Marty) Meeks and Paul Fogle. Visitation will be Friday, July 8, 2016 from 4-8 p.m. at James Funeral Home, 204 Hill Avenue, Aurora. His "Celebration of Life" will be Saturday, July 9, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at Progressive Baptist Church, 275 Barnes Road, Aurora. Arrangements entrusted to James Funeral Home.

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Published by Beacon News on Jul. 6, 2016.

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March 25, 2020

RIP cuz
He was my cousin - I never met him.
Relationship: Ardell Franklin, Eva Franklin, James Jones, Galloway Jones, Jim Jones and Mary Scott Jones-my mother.
Zella Scott

BARBARA CARTER-TRICE

August 9, 2016

"TRULY, TRULY MISSED" HIYO'S CHARM AND SMILE WAS ENCHANTED. "FOREVER FOREVER, MISSED. BARBARA-CARTER-TRICE AND THE BEARD FAMILY. KOKOMO, INDIANA.

Jane Hardin

July 16, 2016

To the entire Meeks family, I was so saddened to hear of us losing Hiyo. I first met him in 1980 when I went to my first bike rodeo with my husband, Mack. We both loved biking & bikes, and Hiyo helped us keep that love alive with his bike antics. In the last 12 yrs., since Mack's been gone, I always made it a point to see Hiyo whenever I went home. His big smile & hearty laugh was truly infectious. He would have everyone rolling soon. I will miss him so much now. So many of the BOS & old bikers are gone now. RIP Hiyo.

Billy Savage

July 14, 2016

Our sincerest and heartfelt condolences go out to the Meeks family. We will keep you in our prayers and sending our love.
Billy Savage and family.

July 13, 2016

My condolence to the entire family.

Theresa Franklin & family
Trenton, NJ

Donald " Duck" Harden

July 11, 2016

To the Meeks family, may your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of Hiyo, as you celebrate a life well lived. We, the Harden family, will definitely keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. I will surely miss that laugh and big smile, rest in peace my big brother.

July 11, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Phyllis Satterfield

July 10, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the Meeks family on the loss of their loved one-
I worked with Ardella and Georgia for many years at Mercy Center--Listened to Ardella tell stories of her family and children she loved so much-
May Harold rest in peace, safe now with his parents and loved ones who have gone before--

Marcia Hunt

July 9, 2016

My condolence goes out to the Meeks family Bryant ,poncho and Gwen stay strong.

July 8, 2016

Our sincerest condolences go out to the family. God keep you during this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.

The Neil Family

The Gibson's

July 8, 2016

To the Family we are so sad to know that Hiyo is gone he will be missed by big Gip a lot. And the rest of the Gibson's. A man with many laughs R.I.P keeping you all in our Prayers.

Stan White

July 8, 2016

My prayers go out to the Meeks family Hiyo was a good man he will be missed.
Rest Easy Hiyo.

July 7, 2016

My prayers go out to my family. I know God is too right of a God to make a mistake. Words cannot express how I feel about our loss. It still hurts. I will always treasure the relationship Hiyo and I had. He always treated me as thou we were blood. I will always remember how he was always checking on my family especially my dad, they hit it off real good. Thanks cousin for loving me and sharing your life and family with me until we meet again xoxoxo. One day when I go fishing I'll cast out for you. God always take the best now time to rest

James Robbins

July 7, 2016

My Deepest Sympathy and condolence to the family to Harold aka Hiyo remember his love for bikes and growing up together R I P

Marsha Vaughn & Family

July 7, 2016

Condolences to the Meeks family.

BARBARA CARTER-TRICE

July 7, 2016

TO THE BROTHERS AND SISTERS, AND FAMILY MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME..... TEARS THEY CLEANSE, MEMORIES THEY COMFORT, LOVE LIVES ON IN THE HEART FOREVER. HIYO REST IN HEAVEN WITH OUR "ANGEL". 1964-1985

john williams

July 6, 2016

May God bless and keep you in his arms.My prayers are with the family.

John D.Williams(Johnny)
Gainesville,Fl.

Margaret and George Heard (MEREDITH )

July 6, 2016

May God cover the family in this time of sorrow. Our deepest sympathy.

Bill Bailey

July 6, 2016

How sad to hear of a friends passing. always a friend Hiyo. good memories

My sincerest condolences for Hiyos family

Allen Hergenhahn

July 6, 2016

I too give my condolences to the Meeks family

Linda Barbee Steward

July 6, 2016

Deepest condolences to the Meeks family.

Raymond Stapleton

July 6, 2016

Sincerest condolences to the Meeks family and to Hiyo's friends. May God keep you strong.

Alicia Powell

July 6, 2016

My condolences to the family.

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James Funeral Home - Aurora

204 Hill Avenue, Aurora, IL 60505

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Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Progressive Baptist Church

275 Barnes Road, Aurora, IL

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