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Submitted: 2/1/22 • Approved: 2/1/22 • Last Updated: 2/4/22 • R1417341-G1044371-S3
Frankie 08 Sept 1935 - 28 Sept 2014 (obituary)
Betty 17 Jun 1939 - 29 Jan 2022
Marriage: 24 Dec 1954
Frankie W Meeks, Sr son of Cecil Meeks and Johnie (Woodson) Meeks. Betty Earlene (Dail) Meeks daughter of Earl Dail and Leona Holland Dail.
**obituary
Frankie W. Meeks Sr., was born September 8, 1935 in Black Rock to Cecil and Johnie (Woodson) Meeks. He was a lifetime resident of Black Rock and was a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He parted from this life September 28, 2014 at the age of 79.
On December 24, 1954 Frankie was united in marriage to Betty Dail of Ravenden. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Shirley Williams, four brothers, John Riley Meeks, Otho Meeks, Charles Meeks, and Herschel Meeks.
He is survived by his wife Betty Meeks of the home, one daughter Cheryl Chastain and Mike, two sons, Frankey Meeks Jr and Cathrene, all of Black Rock and Jimmy Meeks and Robin of Williford; a sister, Faye Shannon; four brothers, Bill Meeks, Curtis, and Jim Meeks all of Black Rock and Winston Meeks of Ravenden. He was also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was expecting his 11th great grandchild in November.
Steve Prestige officiating.
Active pallbearers will be, Frankey Meeks, Jim Meeks, Mike Chastain, Derek Meeks, Matt Stewart and Cody Lindholme
Honorary pallbearers will be, Lance Loggains, Shawn Hooks and Robert Highman.
And that of his wife,
Betty Earlene Meeks
June 17, 1939 - January 29, 2022
Betty Earlene Meeks 82 of Black Rock departed from this life, January 29, 2022, in the Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas.
Born June 17, 1939, in Ravenden; she was the daughter of Earl and Leona Holland Dail. Betty was united in marriage to Frankie Meeks of Black Rock on December 24, 1954. Betty was retired from Skil and was a member of the Church of Christ in Black Rock.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frankie Meeks Sr.; three brothers, Roy Dail, Bob Dail and J.D. Dail; a daughter in law, Robin Meeks and her stepfather, Clay Dotson.
She is survived by three children, daughter, Cheryl Chastain and Mike of Black Rock, son, Frankey Meeks Jr and Cathrene of Black Rock, and son, Jimmy Meeks of Williford; eleven grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
Graveside service will be Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 10 A.M. in the Oak Forest Cemetery in Black Rock with Steve Prestidge officiating. Pallbearers will be Frankey Meeks, Jimmy Meeks, Misti Chastain, Derek Meeks, Lance Loggains, and Matthew Stewart.
Obituary provided courtesy of Bryan Funeral Home Hoxie, Lawrence County, Arkansas. Published 01 Feb 2022 © 2022 Bryan Funeral Home
Contributed on 2/1/22 by catrichey37
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