Van Wayne Meeks

1947 - 2018

Van Wayne Meeks obituary, 1947-2018

BORN

1947

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Whitten Monelison Chapel

3966 South Amherst Highway

Madison Heights, Virginia

Van Meeks Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 29, 2018.

Van Wayne Meeks, 70, of Madison Heights passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018, at the Bedford Memorial Hospital. Born March 25, 1947, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late John Nelson Meeks, Sr. and the late Birdie Maddox Meeks.

Wayne attended church at Oakwood Manor. He was a loving son, brother, cousin and uncle.

In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by one brother, John N. Meeks, Jr.

Wayne is survived by his siblings, Michael E. Meeks (David Kelly) of Madison Heights, Phillip M. Meeks (Brenda) of Lynchburg, LaNealle M. McPherson (Tom) of Fredericksburg, Janie M. Wilsher (Lee) of Roanoke, Naomi M. Jung (William) of Melbourne, FL, Priscilla M. Jones of Lynchburg, Brenda Lee Meeks of Lynchburg and Sabrina M. Bowyer (Rodney) of Bedford; and numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.

A funeral service will be conducted 10:00 a.m., February 1, 2018, at Whitten Monelison Chapel with Pastor Kirk Farmer officiating. Interment will follow at Jonesboro Cemetery in Roseland.

The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at Whitten Monelison Chapel and at other times at the residence of Wayne's sister Priscilla M. Jones.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Monelison Rescue Squad.

To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenmonelison.com.

Whitten Monelison Chapel is serving the family, (434) 929-5712.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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February 1, 2018

Brenda Meeks

January 30, 2018

Bernard Harris

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my childhood friend have thought of him and all of you very often. I love you and miss you. I am sorry I will not be able to make it to the funeral because I am out of state until Friday. God bless you all. With much love, Bernard Harris

January 30, 2018

Mike, I know how special Wayne was. You are in my prayers. Gail Kenny

January 30, 2018

Linda Van Tassell

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. My deepest condolences.

January 30, 2018

Scott Davis

Mike

I am so sorry to hear about Wayne. I know how much you guys loved each other. You will be in my thoughts.

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