Forrest D. Meeks, 84, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018. He was born in Alma, GA on May 15, 1934. After receiving an honorable discharge from the United States Army, he married the love of his life, Jeanette, on June 27, 1953. He worked for the City of Jacksonville for the majority of his career. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and spending time with his wife and his family.
Forrest is survived by his wife, Jeanette Meeks, his children, Daniel Meeks, Jenell Benette, Joanna Green, and Donna Cleveland. He also leaves to cherish his memory 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 2 great great-grandchildren, his brother, Carlis Meeks, and his sisters, Lois Gunter and Etrille Parks.
A visitation will be held at 10:00am Thursday July 5, 2018, and the Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, July 5, 2018 and will be held at Hardage-Giddens Greenlawn Funeral Home, 4300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207. Graveside services with Military Honors will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, 4300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207.