Lee Meaker

Lee Roy Meaker, 94, of Panhandle, TX passed away January 5, 2013 in Amarillo, TX. Rosary will be said 7:00 pm Tuesday at St. Theresas Catholic Church in Panhandle, TX. Mass will be celebrated 10:00 am Wednesday at St. Theresas by celebrant Fr. Miesczylaw Przepiora followed immediately by graveside services with military honors at Panhandle Cemetery. Arrangements are by MintonChatwell Funeral Directors.

Lee Roy was born July 14,1918 in Panhandle, TX. He graduated from Panhandle High School in 1939. He enlisted in the army in Fort Bliss and served from 19411945. He served in the ChinaBurmaIndia Theater during the battles and campaigns of WWII. He was awarded 3 Bronze Stars, a Good Conduct Medal, and a World War II Victory Medal. He was also awarded the American Defense Service Medal, American Theater Campaign Medal, and AsiaticPacific Campaign Medal. He was also a longtime member of VFW Post 6972 in Panhandle, TX. He was a longtime farmer and Rancher. He was a member of St. Theresas Catholic Church.

Lee Roy married Jeanette Juno Gurka on February 28,1943 in Rio Grande City, TX. They raised two children and were married for 58 years. Lee Roy farmed, worked as a mechanic and did paint and body work most of his life. He was known for his ability to create something from nothing.

Lee Roy is preceded in death by his wife Juno, his parents, Orlando and Gertrude Meaker, two sisters, Rachel and Elsie, one brother Vincent, and a son, Kenneth and daughterinlaw Susan.

Survivors include his son James and wife Linda Meaker, grandchildren Michelle Renecker and husband Ronnie Doty, Jared Meaker, Robin Meaker, Christy Meaker and fiance Charles Winterburn, Shannon Yant and husband Josh, and Kandus Jeffers and husband Jason, and 12 greatgrandchildren with one on the way.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to St. Theresas Catholic Church in Panhandle or to a charity or foundation of your choice.

Service

Rosay

St. Theresas Catholic Church
FM 293 and Hwy 60
Panhandle, TX  79068
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
7:00 pm

Funeral Mass

St. Theresas Catholic Church
FM 293 and Hwy 60
Panhandle, TX  79068
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
10:00 am

Cemetery

Panhandle Cemetery
East 6th. Street
Panhandle, TX  79068

Memorial Contributions

P.O. Box 366
Panhandle, TX  79068