Mr. Herbert Washington Meeker's Obituary
Herbert Washington Meeker, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. Herbert was born on October 28, 1930 in Bon Aqua, Tennessee to Cicero Kelley and Minnie Lenora (Sullivan) Meeker.
Herbert served his country in the United States Army & Navy. He had a great respect for his country and anyone that had served in the past. When you hear the phrase “truly patriotic”, this was Herbert. He cherished his family and the life that he had been blessed with.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife fifty-seven years, Maria Luisa Meeker; sons, Ralph Meeker and Charles Meeker; brothers, Ward Meeker, Orville Meeker and Ferrell Meeker.
Herbert is survived by two sons, Joseph Meeker and George Meeker; two daughters, Rita Meeker and Sara Luisa Layne; sister, Sara Elam; brother, Wilbur Meeker; grandchildren, Charles, Steven, Amanda, John Paul, Sean, Kaylynn, Joseph, Karolynn, John Eric and Lenny; great-grandchildren, Braydon, Charlie, Jeremiah, Abigail, Kaitlyn, Kelsey and Steven; daughter-in-law, Missy Meeker. He is also survived by a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation with family and friends to be held Wednesday, March 14, 2018 from 4-8pm at Spring Hill Funeral Home, and 1 hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Interment to follow at Hudgins Cemetery in Fairview, TN.
Arrangements entrusted to Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Road, Nashville, TN 37216.
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