Harry (Buck) Meek, Jr. 68, of Hope passed away at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday September 30, 2010 at Hopsice of South Central Indiana.
Buck has currently been temporarily employed at his old job at DWU for the last couple of years enjoying seeing his old friends. Buck retired in 2005 after 28 years with Cummins Engine Co. He was owner of Meek's grocery in Hope for 10 years and in his early years was a 15 year employee of Golden Foundry.
As a young man he served his country in the U.S. Army, and served his communiy for 10 years as a reserve deputy in Hope. He then went on to serve 25 years as a reserve deputy at the Bartholomew County Sheriff Department and retired in December 2009.
Buck was a member of First Baptist Church of Hope, where he had served as moderator and trustee. He is a current member of the Hope Town Council and has served several terms as Board President. Buck spent several years as Chairman of the Board at Ceraland , and is currently head of their security team. Buck was also a member of the Hope Masonic Lodge, and a lifetime member of Veteran's of Foreign Wars
He enjoyed spending time with his family , especially the grandchildren , and attending their school and sporting events. He was one of the biggest fans of all Hauser ballgames. He always enjoyed being with people and helping in any way he could.
The funeral will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church of Hope with Mr. Meek's grandson Drew Meek and Tim Tallent officiating. Calling will be on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at Norman Funeral Home in Hope and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial with military graveside rites will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to the Hope Food Bank.
He was born July 18, 1942 in Columbus, the son of Harry, Sr. and Waldean Holcomb Meek. He married Nellie Hartwell on March 20, 1964.
Survivors include his wife and their sons Brian (Jan) Meek and Doug Meek both of Hope; a special cousin, Jeff (Tina) Barnes; two sisters Patricia (Charlie) Goins of Columbus, Carolyn ( Bob) Dickerson of NC; three brothers Harold (Cheryl) Meek and Steve (Lisa) Meek both of Columbus and Greg (Kim) Meek of Taylorsville; seven grandchildren Andrew, Kaylene, Sam, Stephanie and Brooke Meek all of Hope, Emily Bruer of Hamilton, Ohio and Devin Pollert of Columbus.
Buck was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother.