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MEEKS, SR., John GREENVILLE - Mr. John Harold Meeks, Sr., 72, died Tuesday, February 13, 2007. A memorial service will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in St. James United Methodist Church. Mr. Meeks was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts, son of Col. John Abner and Margaret Taylor Meeks. He lived much of his early life in Baltimore, Maryland. After beginning college at the University of Maryland he served his country in the U.S. Navy and became a Naval Aviator serving mostly as a flight instructor at Pensacola, Florida. After his military service, he completed his Industrial Engineering degree from the University of Maryland. He made his home in Greenville in 1972 and began working in plumbing product sales. In 1995 he provided the leadership and inspiration for his family as they formed Atlantic Coastal Supply where he continued to work until his death. Mr. Meeks was a member of St. James United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Meeks was preceded in death by a brother, William Donald Meeks. He is survived by: wife of 45 years Anne Wehman Meeks; daughter Lea Meeks Blinson and husband, Delma, of Blounts Creek; sons John Harold Meeks, Jr. and wife, Michele, of Greenville, Christopher Meeks and wife, Hillary, of Greenville, Stephen Meeks and wife, Jennifer, of Oxford, NC; sister Dr. Laura Festa and husband, Dan, of Charleston, West Virginia; grandchildren Philip Neal and John Walker Meeks, Catherine Taylor Williams, Sarah Christine Gurganus, Gray Christopher, Griner Daniel, and Annagayle Hillary Meeks, and Jackson Elliott Meeks. The family will receive friends from 6 8 p.m. Thursday at Wilkerson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. James United Methodist Church, 2000 E. 6thStreet, Greenville, NC 27858; or to a charity of one's choice. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Feb. 15, 2007.

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Chip ORear

March 5, 2007

I just learned of Mr Meeks passing this weekend when I saw John, jr. My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies go out to all of you.

Susan Wynne Cox

February 20, 2007

I am so sorry I did not learn of this until after the funeral. you know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I will be in touch soon to see if there is anything I can do. Again I am so sorry for your loss.

paul winslow

February 18, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Paul Winslow

February 17, 2007

It was an honor & pleasure to work for a man that was truly gifted in the plumbing trade. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family at this time.

Jack Morrow

February 16, 2007

To John Meeks' family: 72 years-a life well lived. What a great fellow. May the many wonderful memories sustain all of you. Peace.

David Moody

February 16, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

julius parham

February 15, 2007

john jr.
we are sorrow to hear of you lost.
your dad was a great man, and well liked by the crew here. we will keep you and family in our thoughts and prayers.
craven county schools facilities support, julius,buddy,abe,james, and godfrey.

Dan Hughes

February 15, 2007

To the family of John Meeks, Sr.
Mr. Meeks was truly a remarkable business man and friend. He was always very helpful and showed true professionalism with every phone or service call that we had to place with Atlantic Coastal Supply. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. With Deepest Sympathy,

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Ray and Ann Reedy

February 15, 2007

Stephen & Jennifer,
We were saddened to hear of your father's passing. May the Lord comfort you in the days and weeks ahead and give you a sweet comforting peace. We will be praying for you and your family.

Mary Ellen Barker

February 15, 2007

John and Chris,
I am sorry to hear of the death of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mary Ellen Barker, BB&T

Jay Pittman

February 15, 2007

I have dealt with mr john and all the staff at acs and was very saddend by his death he will be truly missed my prayers go out to his family. From the maintenance department at craven regional medical center

Danny Holloway

February 15, 2007

I am so sorry to hear the lost of such a wonderful person. John was a dear friend and I will miss him very much. With deepest sympathy,
H.Danny Holloway

Mike Jones

February 15, 2007

I was saddened to hear of Mr. Meeks's passing; but, as I thought of my times with John, this thought came to mind: "There are two parts to influence. First, influence is powerful. And second, it is subtle. You wouldn't let someone push you off course, but you might let someone nudge you off course and not even realize it." That is how I looked at John's influence with me. His advice will be missed.

Michael Krolicki

February 15, 2007

Mr. Meeks gave me an opportunity with his company, for that I am truly greatful. He guided me and was always there to help in any way he could. He created a family atmosphere at ACS and welcomed me and my family into it. John you will be dearly missed.

NCPSMA Members

February 15, 2007

We are so saddened to hear of John's passing. He was a wonderful person and a great friend.

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