Dennis C. Meeks

Dennis C. Meeks, 68, of Crossett, died July 17, at Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado. He was born Aug. 6, 1946 to Wesley and Pauline Deal Meeks. He enjoyed many outdoor activities including playing golf and tennis, fishing, hunting, cutting horses and also drag racing which he enjoyed with his wife, Rheeta, on their first date. He also possessed a talent for playing snooker. Dennis began his professional career at an early age in 1962 when he started working for his dad at Meeks Motor Co. in Crossett. He continued to work with his father, "Jr." at Meeks Chrysler Plymouth Dodge, then acquired Jr. Meeks Chevrolet where he worked until the business was sold to the Holt Auto Group in 2009. Dennis loved his hometown of Crossett but more than anything, he loved his family. They best describe him as "the care-giver" who would often take breakfast to his kids and grand kids and cared for his dad after he became ill. He had many close friends from the coffee shop to the golf course, but he was adored by his entire community. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wesley "Jr." and Pauline Meeks. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Rheeta Meeks; two sons, Lane Meeks and wife Tressa, and Russ Meeks and wife Stacey; three grandsons, Travis Meeks and wife Lindsey, Ty Meeks, and Clay Meeks; and one great granddaughter, Teegan Meeks, all of Crossett. He also had two sisters, Theresa Sanderlin and husband Jimmy of Monroe, La., and Aundie Rodgers and husband Jimmie of Crossett along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral will be at 10 a.m., Monday,at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1533 Hwy 52 W, Crossett with Bro. Robin Allen officiating, followed by an interment at Pinewood Memorial Park under the direction of Medders Funeral Home. Visitation from 5-8 p.m. Sunday,at Funeral Home, 1564 Hwy 52 W, Crossett, next to the "Old Jr. Meeks Dealership". In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Rd, El Dorado, Ark. 71730 or Ashley County Medical Center, 1015 Unity Rd., Crossett, Ark. 71635