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Kenneth Meeks

March 8, 1942 — November 18, 2021

Bladenboro

Kenneth R. Meeks, 79, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at New Hanover Regional Hospital. Kenneth leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Rita C. Meeks of the home; son, Michael Mark Meeks of Indiana; brothers: Charles Meeks and Michael Morgan.

Kenneth retired from the US Air Force after 30 years of a devoted and impressive career. He retired in 1990 as a Command Chief Master Sergeant. CMSgt Kenneth R Meeks was a real patriot! Kenneth was a member of Lennon's Crossroads Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.

The family will receive friends at 1pm on Tuesday, November 23rd at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home in Elizabethtown. A funeral service will follow at 2pm with Rev. John Cobb officiating. Graveside service will be held on December 2, 2021 at 2:00 pm in the Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake, NC.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

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Visitation

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

1:00 - 1:45 pm (Eastern time)

Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home & Cremation

3131 M.L.K. Dr, Elizabethtown, NC 28337

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home & Cremation

3131 M.L.K. Dr, Elizabethtown, NC 28337

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Burial

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery

8220 Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC 28390

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