Thursday, March 24, 2016

Obituary -- Gary Meek 1964-2016


Gary Brent Meek, age 51, of Grant City, MO, was born September 4, 1964 in Ringold County Hospital, Mt. Ayr, IA and departed this life on March 22nd, 2016 after battling pancreatic cancer in Grant City, MO. The son of Carl Marion and Madlyn (Barber) Meek, he is survived by his wife Wendy (Carlson) Meek of Kansas City, MO, one son Colton (Shawnee) and granddaughter Lunah Faye of Maryville, MO, step-daughter Madison Cassavaugh of Maryville, MO, his parents, Carl and Madlyn, of Grant City, MO, two brothers, Randy (Kris) Lincoln, NE, Kevin (Tyanna) of Grant City, sister-in-law Melinda Meek, Grant City, MO, nephews Trevor, Trenton, Jason (Christina), James, Michael (Katie) Meek and great-nephew Oliver, niece Samantha Meek, uncle Larry (Shirley) Meek Hermitage, MO, aunt Betty (Richard) Supinger, Grant City, MO. Gary is also survived by many cousins and in-laws. Gary was preceded in death by his brother Terry Alan Meek, paternal grandparents Carl and Isyl Dean (Thomas) Meek, Grant City, MO, maternal grandparents Lycile and Myrtle (Young) Barber, Denver, MO. Gary spent several years initially as a long haul trucker, then 14 years of his early career working for Clarkson Construction, also as a truck driver, He finished his career working for lifelong friend Larry Bunker as a truck driver and farm equipment operator. Gary enjoyed canoe trips and riding his motorcycle with his wife and friends. He also enjoyed time with his friends and family.


Memorial services will be Saturday March 26th at 2:00 P.M. at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, MO, Pastor Len Green officiating. Inurnment at Grant City Cemetery.

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