Joel attended Hillcrest High School in Dallas, Texas before moving to the Texas Hill Country in 1975. He attended Texas A&M University and Southwest Texas State University.
He was a loving person and father. He enjoyed spending time with his family playing games, watching sports, being outdoors and working in his garden. He always wore his boots and was a true southern gentleman.
Although Joel’s life was cut short, he touched many lives. He never met a stranger, had a big heart and loved others more than himself.
He is survived by his daughter, Melissa; son, Patrick; parents, David and Denise Meck; and brothers, Larry, David, Raymond and Chris.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 7, 2012 in the Chapel of Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home.