Steven Laine Meeks

Steve was a West Texas boy, but he spent much of his childhood at his grandparents home in nearby DeSoto, the thought being that he couldn’t get too much parental guidance. It took a whole family to raise Steve.

He was smart, but school wasn’t necessarily his thing, and then as time and chance would have it, he was of the perfect age for conscription when the war in Southeast Asia exploded. He joined the Seabees, more by accident than design, and served his country nobly as a heavy equipment operator in the danger zone. Like many, he was exposed to toxic Agent Orange, which probably caused the cancer that took his life.

As a young man, he kicked around in many jobs, even joining his father in the real estate business. Finally, he discovered his calling was to establish a call-center, and the enterprise still operates today.

Steve celebrated three birthdays every year. Besides his belly-button year, there was his annual celebration of his deliverance from the tyranny of alcohol, and thirdly, his “born-again” experience into Jesus Christ. Steve was the poster boy for Alcoholics Anonymous in Southwest Dallas County, and he used his vast network of contacts to lead dozens, if not hundreds, into a closer relationship with God. Evangelist par excellence!

Steve invested in people. He was uncommonly hospitable, generous, and gracious— no respecter of persons. Having received grace, he was quick to dispense it. He loved everyone, especially those who didn’t deserve it. He was an honest man, a truthful man, and a trusted man. He was by all accounts, a good man.

Through a complex and complicated life, he maintained a deep and affectionate love for his family. His children respect and honor him. His wife adored him. All will miss him.

Steve is survived by his wife, Beverly; her son, James; and daughter, Lisa Green and husband, Roger.

Steve has three daughters, Patti Jordan and husband, Mark, Marri Lue Wright and husband, Trae, and Michelle Wynn and husband, Scott. He is also survived by his youngest, Steven, and his wife, Chenee. As well, Steve leaves behind eight grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and a step-grandson.

Steve is also survived by a sister, Kim Meeks.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society.