Ronald Dee Meeks

Ronald Dee Meeks, age 71 of Ward, passed away December 23, 2012 in Little Rock. He was born November 15, 1941 in Canton, Ohio to the late Philip and Ercey Meeks, also preceded in death by daughter Barbara Jean, siblings Cliford, Philip and Ercey. Ron owned Meeks Barber Shop in Cabot, liked old cars, was retired from Stark Co Sheriff's department in narcotics, and he lived and breathed for his family. There was not one thing on this planet that was more important or dear to him." Survived by his wife Lynn Marie Fry Meeks, children, Delores Zoll (Paul) of Mooresville, North Carolina, Lauren Wald (Jason) of Fort Smith, Arkansas, brother Robert Meeks of Northport, Florida, five grandchildren, Alex Meeks, Kimmie Zoll, Nicky Zoll, Gracelynn Wald, and Jonah Wald, and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Thomas Funeral Chapel. The Family would like to thank all the medical staff that tried their hardest to help save Ron, and to all the family and friends for the constant phone calls and support they showed through this terrible time and especially those who have been by our side this past year. And Lauren and Dee Dee would like to thank their mom Lynn for being by his side every second of everyday through everything. In lieu of flowers memorials to St Jude's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn.. 38105, ASPCA 424 E. 92nd St. New York, N.Y. 10128 or Cabot Animal Shelter. In Ron's name would be greatly appreciated.