William F Meeks

William (Bill) Francis Meeks, Jr. 80, passed away peacefully on November 5th, 2025, at a nursing facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease and dementia. He had been receiving palliative care in his final days and was surrounded by love ones.

Bom on December 29th, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bill was the son of the late Dorothy Meeks and William F. Meeks, Sr.

Bill was the beloved husband of Susan Meeks. Although they were married on June 1 at, 1991, their love story began 13 years earlier Together, Bill and Sue shared 47 wonderful years filled with love, laughter, devotion, and memories.

Bill is survived by his wife, Susan Meeks; his sister, Linda Young (Edward); his nieces and nephews, Chris Meeks (Maria), Michael Meeks (Linda), Louis Stone (Noreen), Paul Stone (Monica), and Amber Jasinski (Nicholas); his stepchildren, Barbara Schmidt (Thomas) and Michael McBrearty; and his cherished step-grandchildren, Emily, Brandon, and Russell.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Thomas F. Meeks, Sr. (Elaine) and his nephew, Thomas Meeks, Jr.

Bill was a proud member of the Teamsters for 14 years through the union. Outside of work, he embraced life and found joy in many simple pleasures. He especially loved celebrating Halloween and Christmas, holidays he looked forward to every year. An avid Elvis Presley fan, Bill could often be found singing and dancing to Elvis's music, watching WWE wrestling, or adding another movie or DVD to his ever-growing collection.

Those who knew Bill will remember his unforgettable laugh, mischievous sense of humor, and fierce stubbornness. These qualities helped him face life's challenges with determination and strength. Even during his difficult health struggles in recent years, he continued to demonstrate resilience and courage.

Above all else, Bill loved his family. He treasured the time spent with those he cared about and leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and perseverance. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, but his memory will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."