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Larry Meeks
Larry Meeks
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Larry Meeks, of Antigo, died Sunday, August 22, 2021, at home under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. He was 80 years old. He was born on March 30, 1941, in Elton, a son of Laymon and Laura (Stutzman) Meeks. He married Barbara Boyd on February 17, 1962, in Antigo. She preceded him in death on March 30, 2017.

Larry served in the United States Army from April 1958 to April 1961 having been in Korea from September 1958 to November 1959.

Following military service he worked in area potato fields and in the woods. After marriage he moved to Waukegan, Illinois where he worked as a foreman for Horner Box which became Champion International. He returned to Antigo in 1982 and worked for Reynolds Sugar Bush, LeRoy Klitzka Roofing and retired from Karcz Mobile Homes in 2005.

He enjoyed fishing and fellowship at Three Jokers Lounge with his second family.

Survivors include three daughters, Brenda (Scott) Meeks, Antigo, Linda (Andrew) Converse, Birnamwood, Tammy (William) Rector, Antigo; seven grandchildren Christopher (Nicole) Lanier, Tammy Jo and Ryan, AJ, Barbara Jean (JC) Devine, Nikki and Aaron, Brittany and Tori, Jo Rector; three great-grandchildren Elise, Layla and Conor; two sisters, Peggy Blunt, Tennessee, Linda (Bede) Pilon, Wisconsin; three brothers, Lawrence Meeks, Texas, Laymon Meeks, Antigo, Carl (Sue) Meeks, Wisconsin.

He was preceded in death by his wife and parents, two sisters Pat and Carol; three brothers Lonnie, LeRoy and Leland Meeks.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 27, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Marvin Kindle officiating. Antigo Veterans will conduct military honors following the services.

Visitation will be 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday and 9 to 10 a.m. on Friday at the Bradley Funeral Home.

The family thanks the nurses of LeRoyer Hospice for the wonderful care given to Larry. And a special thanks to Amy Converse and Barbara Jean Devine for all the love and care shown to Paw Paw.

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Aug
26
Thursday
Bradley Funeral Home
1550 Neva Road
Antigo, WI 54409
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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27
Friday
Bradley Funeral Home
1550 Neva Road
Antigo, WI 54409
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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27
Friday
Bradley Funeral Home
1550 Neva Road
Antigo, WI 54409
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T Todd and Carol Mowrer on Aug 26, 2021

Our deepest condolences to the Meeks familyStairway To The Heavens was purchased for the family of Larry Meeks by Todd and Carol Mowrer.

L Linda & Pete Bowler on Aug 25, 2021

"Larry Meeks" will remain in our hearts forever.Tropical Dish Garden with Fresh Flowers was purchased for the family of Larry Meeks by Linda & Pete Bowler. A tree was also planted in memory of Larry Meeks

  Carol Berg on Aug 25, 2021

Thoughts and prayers to the family. I had so much fun working with Larry at the motel, we had so many laughs. Also when he came to Walmart he always stopped and created trouble and we laughed so much. Will miss seeing him and he is now with his lovely lady and Happy. Rest in Peace my friend.

R Rhonda Ramey on Aug 24, 2021

Uncle Larry loved his family. We will love and miss him very much.

R Rhonda Ramey on Aug 24, 2021

Uncle Larry loved his family. We will love and miss him very much.

R Rhonda Ramey on Aug 24, 2021

Uncle Larry loved his family. We will love and miss him very much.

R Rhonda Ramey on Aug 24, 2021

Uncle Larry loved his family. We will love and miss him very much.

R Rhonda Ramey on Aug 24, 2021

Uncle Larry loved his family. We will love and miss him very much.

R Rhonda Ramey on Aug 24, 2021

Uncle Larry loved his family. We will love and miss him very much.

R Rhonda Ramey on Aug 24, 2021

Uncle Larry loved his family. We will love and miss him very much.

R Rhonda Ramey on Aug 24, 2021

Uncle Larry loved his family. We will love and miss him very much.

R Rhonda Ramey on Aug 24, 2021

Uncle Larry loved his family. We will love and miss him very much.

R Rhonda Ramey on Aug 24, 2021

Uncle Larry loved his family. We will love and miss him very much.

R Rhonda Ramey on Aug 24, 2021

Uncle Larry loved his family. We will love and miss him very much.

R Rhonda Ramey on Aug 24, 2021

Uncle Larry loved his family. We will love and miss him very much.

R Rhonda Ramey on Aug 24, 2021

Uncle Larry loved his family. We will love and miss him very much.

R Rhonda Ramey on Aug 24, 2021

Uncle Larry loved his family. We will love and miss him very much.

R Rhonda Ramey on Aug 24, 2021

Uncle Larry loved his family. We will love and miss him very much.

R Rhonda Ramey on Aug 24, 2021

Uncle Larry loved his family. We will love and miss him very much.

R Rhonda and John Ramey and kids on Aug 24, 2021

Sorry for your loss. Sending prayers, peace and comfort to all of the family. Uncle Larry is loved and will be missed.Secret Garden was purchased for the family of Larry Meeks by Rhonda and John Ramey and kids. A tree was also planted in memory of Larry Meeks

D Denise on Aug 24, 2021

Chris and Nicole and family , I am so sorry for loss of your grandpa. Your in our thoughts and prayers .

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