Joe F. Meek, 91, passed away from his earthly life to his heavenly home on January 21, 2009.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Trinity United Methodist Church under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be Friday evening January 23, 2009 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the mortuary.
Joe was preceded in death by his son, Joe F. Meek, Jr., and his parents. He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years Maxine Meek of Beaumont; son, Stephen Meek and his wife Charlene of Beaumont; daughter, Rosemary Whittle and her husband Gene of Gatesville; grandchildren, Haley Strahan and her husband Ben, Grayson Meek, Parker Meek, Becca Wilhite and her husband James, and Lauren Whittle; great granddaughter, Phoebe Jane Strahan; brother, Wendell Meek and his wife Cleo of Vero Beach, Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Joe was born on September 17, 1917 in St. Jo, Texas to Carey Judson and Grace Meek. He was reared in Wheeler, Texas and graduated from McMurry College in Abilene. In 1942 met and married Maxine Spurlock. Joe moved his family to Beaumont in 1958 where he established and managed the Beaumont branch of Puffer-Sweiven, Inc. His association with Fisher Controls continued with Scallon Controls, Inc. Joe was a longtime member and officer in the Southeast Texas Instrument Society of America.
He was a longtime active member of the Kiwanis Club and participated in many community service projects, often using his carpentry skills. Joe was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who was always there for his family in all their endeavors and activities. He enjoyed family vacations to ski or bike ride in Colorado, continuing both of these activities into his late 80’s.
The family wishes to express a special thank you to Dr. John Henderson, Dr. Scott McKenney, Dr. Neil Burrell, Bonnie Barthol and all of the Odyssey Hospice Team.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church Choir Scholarship, 3430 Harrison Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77702.
