Obituaries

August 19, 1933 to September 18, 2020

MEDARYVILLE - Raymond Jacob “Ray” Meeks, 87, of Medaryville, passed away  Friday, Sept. 18, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born Aug. 19, 1933 in Catlettsburg, KY to Stone and Maude Hunt Meeks. At the age of 11, his family moved to rural Jasper County, where he spent the rest of his youth. He graduated from Wheatfield High School. He served as a military policeman in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He met the love of his life, Beverly A. “Bev” Passmore, at church. He pursued his love interest by visiting her at Clark’s Drug Store in Medaryville. The couple was married Jan. 14, 1961, at the Medaryville Methodist Church, and they have been inseparable ever since. That union brought two wonderful children in to this world, both of whom Ray was very proud.

He is survived by:
Beverly A. [Passmore] Meeks, Medaryville, Wife
Robert W. (Nancy) Meeks, Lebanon,Son
William Jacob Cobb, Grandson
Jarred S. Meeks, Grandson
Evan M. Meeks, Grandson
Eddie (Juanita) Allen, Brother
Betty (Harris) Hale, Sister
Larry (Sherry) Allen, Brother
Bob Walter, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Stone Meeks, Father
Maude Hunt Meeks Allen, Mother
Edward Allen, Step-Father
Karen Sue Meeks Cobb, Daughter
Chester “Chet” (Leona) Meeks, Brother
Phyllis Ann (Charles) Fleenor, Sister
Kendle (Sharon) Allen, Brother
Madeline (Tom) Caldwell, Sister
Geraldine Walter, Sister

Mr. Meeks spent most of his life in trucking. He owned four trucks that he leased to Diamond Trucking and also enjoyed driving truck himself. Together, he and his wife ran their business for over 35 years. He was a member Lafayette First Assembly of God Church for many years. For the past 20 years, he has been an active member of Medaryville Assembly of God. He enjoyed being a part of the Lay Witness Mission and sharing God’s word daily. He loved camping with his family as well as spending winters in Lehigh Acres, FL. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed canning. He also enjoyed antiquing. He was a devoted husband, dad, and papaw. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville; and one hour prior to services at the funeral home Saturday. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery in Medaryville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to Karen’s Angels or Medaryville Assembly of God Church.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

The family requests that all friends and family who visit the funeral home observe the governor’s mandate to wear facial coverings and observe social distancing. Thank You.