Meeks, William F. (Whitwell)

  • Thursday, January 20, 2022

William F. Meeks, 46, of Whitwell, Tennessee, passed away on January 17, 2022.

William was born on May 6,1975, to Jesse Franklin Meeks and Mary Ellen Bigelow Meeks.  William enjoyed the outdoors and fishing.  He had a love for woodworking and being a handyman.  William was a loving husband and hard working man.  He was a man of God and preached in many different churches.

William was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Franklin Meeks and Mary Ellen Bigelow Meeks.

William leaves his memories to his wife, Mirjana Urosev Meeks; son, Jesse Allen Meeks; sister, Loretta (Floyd) Barry.  Several nieces, nephews and cousins.  His special mom, Lola Johnson.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 21, from 2-6 p.m. at Tate Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 22, at noon in the chapel of the funeral home with Pastor Brent Upchurch officiating.

Pallbearers are James Rollins, JJ, Rick King, David King, Anthony Johnson, Johnny Grooms.

Interment will follow at Clousehill Cemetery in Tracy City.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tn., 37347, 423 942-9500.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tatefh.com.


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