Roger A. Meek, 70, known to all as Rocky, of rural Coffeyville, KS, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at his home.
He was born on December 8, 1953, in Coffeyville to Lloyd G. and Betty Jo (Martin) Meek. Rocky grew up in the Coffeyville area where he attended school graduating from Field Kindley High School and completed his education attending Coffeyville Community College. A lifelong resident of Coffeyville, Rocky was a proud and dedicated family man, whose love for the Lord and his family could not be rivaled. His passions were horses, hotrods and motorcycles.
In his earlier years, Rocky worked as a ranch hand on several ranches in Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma. Afterwards, Rocky was employed at Haliburton and later in the lab at Acme Foundry. Rocky spent his retirement enjoying the simple pleasures of life while surrounded by his loved ones.
Rocky’s commitment to his craft was evident in all that he did, whether it was on a horse or under the hood of a car. His legacy as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend will forever be remembered and treasured by all who knew him. Rocky was a cowboy through and through, a trait that was evident in his love for the outdoors and his unyielding spirit.
Rocky is survived by his devoted wife, Debi Meek, whom he married on December 18, 1987. He is also survived by his children, Troy (Salina) Meek, Angela (Dennis) Lushbough, Chris (Stacy) Main, Troy (Shannon) Main, Tina (Jeremy) Romine, Samantha (Chad) McQuillen, and daughter-in-law Jennifer Meek as well as 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; his brother, Martin “Marty” (Audrey) Meek, Sr.; and his sisters, Linda (Mitch) Frazier and Terri (Jerry) Dobson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Betty Meek, and his son, Russell “Russ” Meek.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024, at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, Kansas. The family will receive friends on Friday, 30 Aug 2024 at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
A funeral service celebrating Rocky's life will be held on Saturday, 31 Aug 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, rural Wann, Oklahoma with Pastors Ralph Stafford and Steve Cody officiating. Burial will follow in Robbins Cemetery west of Coffeyville.
The family suggests memorials in Rocky's memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital, contributions may be left with or mailed in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.
In Rocky's memory, we encourage friends and family to share their favorite memories and upload photos to his memorial page at www.dwbfh.com. His story is far from over, as each shared memory allows Rocky's spirit to live on in all who knew and loved him.
David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements.
