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James "Jim" Meek

1945 - 2025

James "Jim" Meek obituary, 1945-2025, Powhatan, VA

BORN

1945

DIED

2025

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James Meek Obituary

Papa Jim's luck finally ran out and he lost his ninth life. He survived several horrendous accidents, open heart surgeries, a ruptured brain aneurysm, a stroke, and multiple bouts of sepsis, which eventually did him in.

He spent his career building large-scale electrical transmission power lines all across America and was a member of the local 666 union. His personal life was spent with his wife of sixty years, Pat and their close family; daughters, Robyn Hall (Allen Hall) and Toni Worsham; granddaughters, Rebekah Worsham, Heather Worsham and Hollyann Hall; and his great granddaughter, Lyla Cox.

He had a dimpled, mischievous grin, a knack for playing tricks and could jimmy-rig anything. He was a hard-working, tool-toting, card-playing, absolutely loveable a**hole. In lieu of a service, we ask that you have a glass of whiskey, preferably George Dickel while listening to Tina Turner, in his honor.

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

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Aug. 17, 2025.

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Brenda

August 21, 2025

Condolences to family and friends for your loss. I did not know Mr. Meeks or any family; however, reading his obit, Mr. Meeks enjoyed his life journey and his family enjoyed living the journey with him. I raise a glass in memory to Mr. Meeks.

ron smith

August 17, 2025

It was a pleasure to work with Jim and Pat over the
years. Thoughts and prayers with Pat and the famlly
at this difficult time.

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3215 Anderson Hwy P.O. Box 245, Powhatan, VA 23139

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