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Douglas E. Meeks

– January 20, 2021

Douglas E. Meeks
Douglas Eugene Meeks, 67, of Apollo Beach, Fla., passed away unexpectedly at South Bay Hospital on January 20, 2021.

Born in Bowling Green, Ohio, he was an industrial machinist. He loved his Harley and all animals.

He is survived by spouse, Kathleen Fox; children: Richard (Amy) Meek, Christina (Aaron) Knoll, Michael (Tara Newman) Meek; stepdaughter, Heather (Paul) Escher; 11 grandchildren; and siblings: Debra (Ronald) Thaxton, Dennis (Linda) Meek and Duane Meek.

He was proceeded in death by parents, Richard and Virginia Meek, and brother, Darryl Meek.

Visitation will be held at National Cremation & Burial Society, 308 E College Ave, Ruskin, FL, on January 28, 2021, from 10 to 11 a.m. with services following. In remembrance of Doug’s life, the family asks that charitable donations be made to the ASPCA or the Humane Society.