Charles Kenneth Meek

Charlie, as his family lovingly called him, was born on September 16th, 1930 in Sherman, Texas to Riley C and Mattie Belle (Tinsley) Meek and was the 7th of 9 children. He was proceeded in death by his parents, wife, Mary Catherine and son Kenneth Allen Meek, brothers Roy Meek, DC Meek, Cecil Meek, Clytie Meek and Jean Meek and sisters Lavelle (Meek) Smith and Marie (Meek) Galloway.

Growing up, Charlie and his brother Cecil were the pranksters of the family, often tormenting the other siblings with their antics. Charlie was fun loving, always positive and had the best laugh. As a kid, times were often tough for the family and with 11 mouths to feed, Charlie quit school to help his father tend the farm to help support the family and would also work for other local farmers to bring in additional money. He then went on to work for Johnson & Johnson in Dallas for a short time.

In February 1952 Charlie was drafted into the United States Marines. He reported for duty on April 17th, 1952 and was sent to San Diego for basic training. Charlie spent two years as active duty followed by six years in the Marine Reserves and was honorably discharged in April 1960 after achieving the rank of Corporal.

Charlie and the family attended First Assembly of God Church in Carrollton, Texas and it was here that he met the love of his life, Mary Catherine Allen. Charlie played an active role in the church for several years which included being the Sunday School Superintendent as well as assisting in the administration. On August 25th, 1950, Charlie and Mary Catherine were married in a ceremony performed by her step father, Rev. D.W. Kyser.

After returning from active duty, Charlie and Mary Catherine moved back to Carrollton where he worked for a couple of companies eventually becoming the manager of a large flooring distribution company.

In 1953, Charlie and Mary Catherine welcomed their only child, Kenneth Allen Meek. Kenny was Charlie’s pride and joy and light of his life.

During retirement, Charlie enjoyed keeping himself busy with wood working and his greatest joy was to give his creations away for others to enjoy.

In November 2001, Charlie suffered great loss as Mary Catherine passed away and then again in January 2011 when Kenny passed away, both leaving a huge void in his life.

Early this year, Charlie was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic and liver cancer and as the doctor delivered the news that he had 6-8 months to live, Charlie said in true Charlie style “Okay. When God is ready, I am ready.” Charlie relied on his deep faith in Jesus Christ and always lived his life “ready”, never fearful.

Charlie is survived by his sister, Edna Auline (Meek) Summers, sister- in- law, Ruthie Myers, sister- in-law, Brenda Smith and her husband Roger, many nieces and nephews, and innumerable friends and neighbors, all who loved him dearly. We would like to say thank you to all who gave so generously of their time and helped take care of Charlie.

We would like to say thank you to all who gave so generously of their time and helped take care of Charlie.