Napoleon "Pete" Meeks

Napoleon "Pete" Meeks obituary, Paola, KS

Napoleon "Pete" Meeks

Napoleon Meeks Obituary

Visit the Dengel & Son Mortuary - Paola Chapel website to view the full obituary.

Napoleon "Pete" Meeks

Sunrise August 2, 1951 Sunset April 25, 2025

Napoleon was born on August 2, 1951, to the late Cleotis Meeks and Laler "LV" Price.

Napoleon, Pete, as he was called by many who knew him, was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother, Clenzo Meeks, and sister, Catherine Foster (John L.).

He leaves to cherish his memories special beloved friend, Verlene Dillard, one daughter, Donna Meeks-Daniels (Durwin) and children, Aaron Alexander and Aaliyah Daniels, two bonus daughters, Tonya and Rene, four bonus grandchildren and one bonus great-grandchild, one sister, Sinda Trezvant (Ronnie); a host of nieces and nephews, and other loved ones and friends.

Pete loved to fish, he enjoyed simply being an outdoor's men and being around friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 10:00am to 11:00am at the Dengel & Son Mortuary-Paola Chapel. There will be a private burial outside of Morrilton, Arkansas.

Memorial contributions can be donor's choice, c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary-Paola Chapel 305 N. Pearl St. Paola, KS 66071.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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