Max Meek

After a brief battle with cancer, Max F. Meek III, 48, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, surrounded by his family.

Max was born on May 19, 1975, in Greensboro, North Carolina to Max and Pamela (Schmunk) Meek.

Max was an amazing father, and his children were his pride and joy. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Known as a Mr. Fix it, Max loved people and would go out of his way to help others. He also loved Michigan football. Most of all Max loved his children, his family, and friends.

Along with his parents, he is survived by his children, Allison Meek, Mitchell Meek, and Joseph Meek; a sister, Melissa (Joby) Watkins; and nieces and nephews, Jacob Delp, Mekenna (Devon) McVicker, Zachary Watkins, and Caden Watkins; a great-niece, Zoey McVicker; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

He is preceded in death by an infant daughter, Gracie Meek; and grandparents, Max and June Meek, and Fred and Virginia Schmunk.

The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, Ohio.  A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Rev. Darrell Bucher will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his children.

Arrangements handled by Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.  Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.