Lonnie Craige Meeker, 60, also known as “Papa” and “Juice”, went to his final home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on November 2, 2019. Lonnie was born in Muskegon, MI on July 28, 1959. He was a lifelong Greenwood resident and graduate of Greenwood High School in 1978. He was a Christian and a member of Greenwood First Baptist Church.
Lonnie is survived by his lifelong sweetheart Rhonda Meeker of nearly 40 years. She was the love of his life. They began dating when she was 13 and he was 17. They got married on March 1, 1980 at Greenwood United Methodist Church. They enjoyed spending time with family, riding their side by side, and just enjoying life as God intended. Lonnie also enjoyed cheering for the Bulldogs, going to deer camp, and always lending a hand to others. Lonnie was a volunteer Firefighter for the City of Greenwood for 20 years along with coaching his son’s sports teams.
Lonnie is survived by his two sons, Shawn Meeker and wife Amanda Meeker; Aaron Meeker and wife Jacque Meeker, and daughter Lexi Meeker. Papa has 11 grandchildren, Dylan, Devin, Kaiden, Emberlynn, Haygen, Myles, Finley, Trayson, Saydee, Krue, and Lottie. He is preceded in death by his parents; Jasper and Donna Meeker, late brother Jack Meeker, survived by brother Ralph Meeker, and sisters Brenda Gann, Karla Logue, and Shelly Hill all of Greenwood; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A special thank you to all family and friends for the overwhelming support through Lonnie’s journey the last 6 years. Also, our family would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to First Baptist Church, Greenwood Fire Department, Greenwood Schools, and the entire Greenwood Community for all the support through this difficult time.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend a funeral service in celebration of Lonnie’s life planned for Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Greenwood with burial to follow at Liberty Cemetery in Greenwood. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 2-8 PM with family visitation from 5-7 PM also at First Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lonnie Meeker Memorial Fund at Farmers Bank.
