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Richard Meeker Obituary
WEST PORTSMOUTH-Richard Matthew Meeker, 57, of West Portsmouth, died Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at home. He was born November 14, 1962, in Portsmouth, a son of the late Richard Meeker and Phyllis Frasher Meeker, of West Portsmouth. He was a Navy Veteran and was employed as an Electrician at the VA Medical Center in Chillicothe. He is survived by two sons, Zach Meeker of Wheelersburg, Jonathan Meeker of Virginia Beach, Virginia, one granddaughter and numerous cousins. Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Sunday, February 2, 2020, at F.C. Daehler Mortuary with burial at McKendree Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service. Military graveside rites will be performed by the James Dickey Post 23 American Legion. Please visit www.fcdaehlermortuary.com to leave condolences.
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Jon Tessler
February 2, 2020
I served with Matt in the US Navy. I was proud to call him my shipmate and my friend. We reconnected here on Facebook. I will miss him. Condolences to his family and friends.
January 31, 2020
He was a very hard worker and a beautiful man to be around. He was a very special part of our day. He always made us smile and will be very missed. RIP Matt
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