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Michael Meeks Obituary
Michael Meeks, age 62, of Michigan City went to be with Jesus after a hard-fought battle with kidney disease on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on Jan. 30, 1962, in Michigan City, Indiana, to M.W. "Sonny" and Shirley Meeks.
Mike is survived by his children, Jessica (Chad) Solomon, Annessa (Chris) Salat, Dustin Meeks, Michael Meeks Jr. and Tressie Meeks; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; his sister, Lisa (Keith) Blacksten; and caring mother, Shirley Meeks. He is preceded in death by his father, M.W. "Sunny" Meeks; and sisters, Teresa Fossburgh and Susan Genge.
Mike loved music. He enjoyed karaoke, playing his guitar, and fishing and loved to gather with his family. Mike also enjoyed spending time with his grandson, Adam Jr. Everything revolved around spending time with his family. He loved his dad and missed him very much.
Private services will be held for the family.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in Michael's name to the National Kidney Foundation.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Meeks
Melodie Raska
October 22, 2024
Fishing with me and my Dad
Bruce woodard
October 22, 2024
RIP my brother .gonna miss u.remember when I ran into u at the pawn shop a couple months back.so sorry my brother
L J Meeks
October 21, 2024
Sword fight in the bed room Greg Bradford me (Tadpoe) Tom jackson jr. Fishing 2 With Mike deer hunting. Shooting contest
L J Meeks
October 21, 2024
Me and him from riding you´ll horse.
Timothy Oglesby
October 21, 2024
You could always count on an interesting night on Mike showed up.
R.I.P Mike
Tim Downs
October 20, 2024
RIP Mikey! Always loved his excitement and passion! Loved Sonny as well, he was a great musician who played music with my Grandfather and the other Walters family.
Nita Norris
October 19, 2024
I am SO sad for you all Dear Meeks Family. Love & Blessings to all of you. Nita (Juanita) Norris
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