Meeks, Charles “Rick”, age 53, passed away May 16, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family and friends after a courageous battle with ALS. Beloved son of Charles E. and Ruth (nee McClain) Meeks. Loving father of Charles Tyler (Whitney) Meeks and Lauren Meeks. Dearest brother of Vicki (Mark) Murphy. Grandson of the late Eldon and the late Mabel McClain; the late Willie and the late Mary Meeks Christian. Dear uncle of Jessica Kuehnel, Lindsey Kuehnel and Nicole Murphy. Former spouse of Sara Velpel. Loved by many other relatives and friends.
Visitation at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa at Watson, on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The funeral will be conducted in the chapel at Hoffmeister on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. The interment will follow in Valhalla Cemetery, Godfrey Illinois at 1:30 p.m. If desired, donations may be made to the BJC Hospice or ALS Association. Please share memories and condolences at www.hoffmeistercolonial.com.