James Meeks

James Meeks age 85 of Chardon died Nov. 28, 2012 at his home. Born Jan. 21, 1927 in Grundy County, TN to Norman and Elizabeth Meeks, he has been a longtime area resident. Jim was a tool and die maker for General Motors and after retirement, he delivered flowers for over 29 years with Weidig’s Floral in Chardon. He served with the Army during World War II and was a member of VFW Post 6519 in Chardon. Jim is survived by his daughters Marcia Cosentino of Syracuse, NY and Barbara Meeks of Chardon; sons James (Mary) of Tallmadge, Richard (Ramona) of Wickliffe, David (Patricia) of Westlake, Norman of Claridon Twp. and Steven (Carol Tamblyn) of Eastlake; grandchildren Zeke, Michael, Zachary, James, Jeffery, David, Mark, Richard, Paul, Stephanie, Sonya, Steven, Christina, Joshua and Elena, who helped care for her grandfather; great grandchildren Christian and Katelyn; sister Virginia Mcluskie of Novi, MI; brothers Richard and Norman (Carolyn) both of Grundy County, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Shirley (nee: Glover); 3 brothers and 2 sisters. GRAVESIDE SVC: 10am Saturday Dec. 1, 2012 at North Chardon/Protestant Cemetery at the intersection of Painesville-Ravenna and Clark Roads in Chardon Twp. VISITATION: Friday from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South ST. (On Rt. 44, 500′ south of Rt. 6/Chardon Square) Chardon, OH. Donations suggested to VFW Post 6519 752 Water Street Chardon, OH 44024.