Hyman “Luke” Meece, Sr., 72, of Decatur, IL passed away on Wednesday (Sept. 14, 2011) at St. Mary’s Hospital.
A service to celebrate Luke’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 17, 2011) at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Blue Mound with Pastor Sally Hamon officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Mr. Meece was born on October 18, 1938 in Russell Springs, KY, the son of Selby and Pauline (Harris) Meece. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Luke was a retired self-employed truck driver, driving for A.D.M. and Carry Transport. He also drove cars for Jackson Ford in Decatur, IL. He enjoyed horses, barrel racing and being a member of the Trail Riders Club. Luke married Betty Ann Dipple on October 1, 1960. She preceded him in death on February 20, 2006.
Surviving is his daughter: Gail A. (Brent) Doyle of Blue Mound, IL; brothers: Neil Meece of Dunnville, KY and Gary Meece of Shelbyville, IL; sister: Dina (Gene) Moore of Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren: Brentny (Kaleb) Renfro of Lincoln, NB, Kristen Doyle of Blue Mound, IL and Heather Doyle of Blue Mound, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son: Hyman “Luke” Meece Jr., brother: Ray Meece, sisters: Wanda Luttrell and Juanita York.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
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| Gene & Pat Scribner |
Luke Meece Family |
September 17, 2011 |
So sorry to hear about Luke. He was a good friend and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
| Louis & Linda Hall |
We will miss you |
September 16, 2011 |
So sorry for you loss, we loved Luke so much, he was a great guy and will be very missed Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Louis & Linda Hall
| The Overmyers |
We will miss you, Luke! |
September 16, 2011 |
We are so sadened to hear that Luke has passed away. He was a great friend to all of us and will be greatly missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. The Overmyers (Rory Sr., Sue, Heather and Jennifer)
| Luke Meece |
Condolences |
September 16, 2011 |
So sorry to hear that Luke passed. He was a great horsey friend of ours. He will be missed. Our thought and prayers are with you.
Jr, Theresa Curtis & family
