Billy Joe Meeks, 75, of Harvest, passed away Thursday.
Billy was a Vietnam Veteran and the recipient of two purple hearts. He fought a long and courageous battle with cancer with the support of his loving wife Faith. He will be missed so much by his family and anyone who was fortunate enough to really know him.
He was preceded in death by father, Carl Meeks; mother, Ida Mae Cross Meeks; sisters, Sue Cloud and Jean Maples; brother, James Meeks.
Surviving are wife, Faith Meeks; son, Billy Jay (Erin) Meeks; daughter, Chelsey Barnes; sister, Judy (Dan) Wilson; brothers, John (Barbara) Meeks and Jackie Meeks; and several nieces & nephews.
Visitation will be Saturday 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at New Hope Funeral Home. Services will be held at New Hope Funeral Home Chapel, Saturday at 2:00 PM with Rev. Jerry Meeks officiating.
Interment will be in the Gipson Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family would like memorial donations to be made to Clearview Cancer Institute.
