Roy Lon Meeker

Roy Lon Meeker, 84, of Hoxie, Arkansas passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 in the St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born December 2, 1938 in Cave City, Arkansas to Columbus and Cora Mae Meeker. He was a retired maintenance operator for Riceland Mills and a member of the First Baptist Church of Hoxie. Roy enjoyed taking care of others and shooting pool.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Laman Bell Meeker; two great nephews, Chris Meeker and Kenny Adams; and one great niece, Kim Pilkenton.

Survivors include his nephews, Jerry Meeker and wife Darlene and Perry Meeker and wife Dorothy; one niece, Sharon Adams; and two great nephews, Justin Meeker and Charles Adams; and other family and friends.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Hoxie with William Vassner officiating. Burial will follow in the Maxville Cemetery in Cave City, Arkansas with arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City.

Visitation will begin Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church.