Larry Alan Meeks, a 70-year-old resident of Weslaco, TX and former Trenton resident, died on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at M.D. Anderson Hospital after his second valiant fight with cancer.
Per his wishes, Mr. Meeks has been cremated.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Trenton in the spring of 2020.
Larry was born on Nov. 11, 1949 in Trenton to Marvin and Marion Talley Meeks, both of whom preceded him in death in 2009.
He graduated from Trenton High School in 1967. He spent the majority of his working career as an electrician at Modine Manufacturing Co. in Trenton, retiring in 2015. Larry was a “Mr. Fix-It” and was known at work and by his family and neighbors to be able to repair just about anything. Larry had a very generous heart and was always willing to help anyone out, even if it was just a friend-of-a friend. He loved spending time on his computer researching family genealogy and communicating with family and friends. He was a skilled swimmer, very good at the game of pool and enjoyed fishing. Larry’s family was his pride and joy.
He married the love of his life, Carol S. Dye, on Nov. 11, 1972. Together they enjoyed camping, scuba diving, making stained glass and traveling. They celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary on Nov. 11, 2019, Larry’s birthday. In 2017, they made the move to Texas to enjoy the warm weather, be near friends and enjoy retirement.
Larry is survived by his wife of the home; three children, Laurie Douglas, Heather (Stan) Douglas Ehrhardt and Robert Meeks; four grandchildren, Chandler Ehrhardt, Tyler Ehrhardt, Austin Meeks and Katelynn Meeks; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Dale (Christy) Meeks; one niece; one nephew; and his dog, Truman.
In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by his brother, Martin “Marty” Meeks in 2015; a sister-in-law, Judy Dye in 2019; brother-in-law, Jim Dye in 2017; Heather’s cat, Heidi and the family cat, Notch; and dogs in Heaven, Rusty, Beasley, Busby and Jake.
The family suggests memorials to the Green Hills Animal Shelter at 3041 E. 10th St., Trenton, MO 64683.
Cards may be sent to Carol at 1701 N. International Blvd., Lot G5, Weslaco, TX 78599.
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