Mr. Francis Edward Meinert of Parkton died Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center at the age of 87. Mr. Meinert was born in Allegheny County on August 26, 1928 to the late Edward Meinert and Emma Dorothy Meinert. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Fields Meinert, his son Edward Joseph Meinert, and his sister, Dolores Zak. Mr. Meinert was a member of Hope Mills Pentecostal Holiness Church and retired from the Parkton Police Department. He is survived by his daughter, Alicia M. Miller of Benson; two grandchildren, Ashley Michelle Miller, Justin Graham Miller; and a special friend, Carla Emmons of Spring Lake. Graveside service will be 3:00 pm, Friday, April 1, 2016 in the Alloway Cemetery in Red Springs with Pastor Elton Bryan officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the graveside.
