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Walter E. "Butch" Meeks Sr.

Walter E. "Butch" Meeks Sr. obituary

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Columbus, Ohio

Walter Meeks Obituary

Meeks Walter E. Meeks, Sr. "Butch", age 70, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Veteran of US Marine Corps. and Vietnam. Predeceased by parents Robert and Helen Meeks, one sister and two brothers. Survived by loving son, Walter Meeks, Jr.; grandson, Isaiah Meeks; sister, Betty Joan Meeks; former wife, Lena Meeks; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Family will receive friends at 6 p.m. and Home-going Celebration 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in the chapel of SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave. Cols., OH 43227. 614-444-1GOD (1463). ML Smoot, Director.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2017.

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David Zaroka

January 17, 2022

Eternal Memory! Blessed Repose!
Eternal Memory!

Robert Weilbacher

March 13, 2017

My deepest sorrow to the family of Mr. Meeks. I worked on his case from Congresswoman Beatty's office.

David Zaroka

January 25, 2017

My Deepest Sorrow for your loss.

Tom Mangon

January 25, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Herb USMCR

January 25, 2017

Honor,Courage,Commitment, Semper Fi.

Herb USMCR

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Herb USMCR

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Vietnam Memorial

Herb USMCR

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Herb USMCR

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Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMCR

January 25, 2017

God Bless/RIP. A heartfelt Thank YOU for your service in The Corps,serving in Vietnam, Butch.. And Semper Fi.

LaDonna Eiland

January 25, 2017

To The Meeks Family,
Words are sometimes not enough to comfort a heart in sorrow, but trust in God and know that this is only temporary. Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.I will be praying for the Family.
LaDonna Eiland

Nancy Ammons

January 24, 2017

To the Meeks family.
I am sorry for your loss. Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near.
Still Love, still missed and very dear.

Coworker of Walt Jr.

Belinda Butler- Meek

January 24, 2017

Praying for the "Meek" family.Stay Strong. Love You All.

The FTD Comfort Planter

a loved one

Sent Flowers

Pat Kountz

January 24, 2017

Was a great man and friend .Fly high you will be missed

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