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Larry Meeks Obituary
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Larry Meeks, age 70, of Oak Harbor, Ohio passed away March 28, 2014, at St. Charles Mercy Hospital. He was born August 11, 1943, in Toledo to Allen and Betty (Rieter) Meeks. Larry served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed anything to do with being outdoors. Larry was a Master Mason.
Larry is survived by his wife, Doris Ann Meeks; children, Pam Contos, Paula Meeks, Jerry Hackett and Dawn Marie Courtney; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; siblings, Judy Guittierz, Tom Meeks and Royal Meeks. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his daughter, Deana Jo Meeks, and brothers, Skeeter and Howard Meeks.
The family will receive guests Tuesday, April 1, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home - SW Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419-381-1900). A Masonic Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Services will begin Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Larry's memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry Meeks
Ron Cowell
March 24, 2019
Larry you are thought of and talked about often. The months we partnered up at the Standard Strike. You're missed my friend.
April 1, 2014
Doris & Family, I am sorry to hear of Larry's passing, You'll be held in thoughts & prayers. Larry will always be an original, remembered in fondness & laughter. His memory and lively stories will be valued by many, believe that! As will his laughter and gift for gab. My life is richer having known him. God bless, Marge Gibbons
Ellen Meeks
March 31, 2014
Doris you are in my prayers. Larry was a gift from heaven for many of us. Now is the time for him to go home. I'm sure he is laughing and hugging many family and friends. He will always live on in all of us the knew him. I send my love. Penny
March 31, 2014
Dear Doris and Family,
We are so sorry that Larry has been lost. He was a great friend and co-worker.
Hopefully the memories of his well lived life will comfort all who knew him.
With Sympathy,
Rick Maier
March 31, 2014
Fabianita and I, Richard Eugene James, extend our Sympathy to Doris and the family of Larry.
Bobbie Hunter Ray
March 30, 2014
My heartfelt condolences to Doris and all of Larry's family. It is a sad loss of a wonderful human being. He was both family and friend to us and we knew him as a loving husband and family man. He was admired for both his kindness and strength. He will be missed and never be forgotten.
Nora Flood
March 30, 2014
Dear Doris, I am so sorry to hear about Larry. He, and you, are special people. I so enjoyed working with you. Take care. Sincerely, Nora Flood
Ron Cowell
March 30, 2014
Larry was a good friend in my early days of Police Work at Northwood PD.. A lot of memories and stories come to mind. My sympathy to the family.. Rest in peace my friend,
March 30, 2014
Dear Doris, I was so very sorry to hear about Larry's passing. I certainly will miss seeing and talking to him at Harley D. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time. You take care, Beth Weilant
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