CLAYTON - William Allen Meekins, Jr., died suddenly on May 6, 2017.
Mr. Meekins was born on Apr. 8, 1941, in Wilmington, son of the late William A. and Imogene L. Warner Meekins. He had worked for General Motors in the assembly and materials area for over 40 years, retiring in 1995. He was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for most of his adult life. Bill was an avid car enthusiast, as well as a self-taught mechanic. He lived his life in service to others, always willing to lend a hand when needed.
Mr. Meekins is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary I. Meekins, of Clayton; two sons, William A. Meekins, III, and his wife, Deborah, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Timothy Meekins, of Middletown; a daughter, Crystal Meekins Canon and her husband, Steven, of Dover; grandchildren, William Meekins, IV, Tyler Meekins, Jenna Canon, Kaylin Canon and Emily Canon; great-grandson, Bryce Meekins; brothers, Barry Meekins (Barbara), of Clayton and Terry Meekins (Patricia), of Sandy, Utah; and sisters, Dona Gonzon (Dominic), of Middletown and Jeannie Harding (her late husband, Dan), of Newark.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at 11 a.m., in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 310 Clark Farm Rd., Smyrna.
Arrangements by Faries Funeral Home, Smyrna.
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