Albert Daniel Meeks

Albert Daniel Meeks, 81, entered into rest Saturday, February 14, 2026, at his home in Waynesboro.

A lifelong resident of Burke County, he retired from Augusta Newsprint after 40 years and then served the Burke County State Court for over 20 years, first as the supervisor of Community Service and then as Director of Accountability Courts. In the court system, Danny mentored many people who were struggling with the challenges of life. He went beyond the call of duty to make his community a better place.

Danny played an instrumental role in the local Wimberly House AA group and was also a member of the Forest Hill AA Group. Over the years, he helped countless people in their struggle with addiction and recovery.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman and found great pleasure in playing golf and cards. He especially loved his family's annual summer vacations in Hilton Head Island.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lynn Bailey Meeks; two daughters, Hope Meeks Stewart (Rick) of Waynesboro and Bailey Meeks Mobley (Ryan) of Girard; a son, Brent Meeks (Denise) of Waynesboro; eight grandchildren, Ivey Stewart Kophazy (Steven), Shelby Stewart, Daniel Meeks (Abbigail), Andrew Meeks, Marlee Mobley, Mallorie Meeks, and Ellee Mobley; two great grandsons, Grayson and Stewart Kophazy; a brother, Embree Meeks, Jr.; and two sisters, Rachel Daniel and Patsy Blount.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis E. and Johnnie Clyde Meeks; a brother, William C. Britton; and a sister, Mary Ellen Lynch.

The family will receive friends from 12:30pm to 2:00pm Wednesday, February 18 at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, February 18 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Keith Cox and Greg Coursey officiating. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Gardens.

Active Pallbearers will be Steven Kophazy, Andrew Meeks, Daniel Meeks, Ryan Mobley, and Rick Stewart.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Johnny Braswell, Tommy Bryan, Gregory Coursey, Judge Jackson E. Cox, James Eastmead, Bill Evans, Judge William M. Fleming, Dr. Joseph Jackson, Jr., Mitch Newsome, Chuck Reid, Walt Seeger, Tat Thompson, and Emory Walden.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Edmund Burke Academy, 403 GA Highway 56 South, Waynesboro, 30830; Waynesboro First Methodist Church, PO Box 420, Waynesboro, 30830; or The Wimberly House PO Box 50 Waynesboro, 30830.

The Meeks family extends their sincere appreciation for the care provided by Burke Health, Keysville Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Regency Hospice, and Dr. Johnny Christian.

DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 220 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830 (706-554-3531). You may sign the guest book at www.deloachfuneralhomes.com.