Stanley A. Meek

Stanley A. Meek, 76, a life-long resident of New Castle, died at his home, Wednesday, May 9, 2007. He was born February 19, 1931 in New Castle to Forest H. and Ruby (Neff) Meek. He was a 1949 graduate of New Castle High School and a 1953 graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Floriculture. While at Purdue he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity and Alpha Zeta agriculture scholastic honor society. Following service in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955, he rejoined the family florist and greenhouse business. In 1976 he bought the family business, Meek Florist, which he owned until 1995. Following retirement he worked several years at Tractor Supply Company. Mr. Meek was a former member of New Castle Rotary Club, a former member of the Indiana Quarter Horse Association and the Indiana State Florist Association where he served as president of both organizations. A long-time member of the Henry County Saddle Club, he held offices of president and treasurer. He was also a former leader of the Henry County 4-H Horse and Pony Club. Mr. Meek was a 50 year member of the First Presbyterian Church of New Castle. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Cynthia (Shirk) Meek, whom he married on December 27, 1952; three daughters, Dr. Lisa Meek (husband: Michael Warren) of Noblesville, Lynn (husband: Keith) Loebs of Rochester Hills, MI, and Laura (husband: David) Rauh of Carmel; six grandchildren, Heather and Craig Loebs, Amelia Warren, Megan, Jacob and Joshua Rauh; step-grandchildren, Kess (wife: Cristy) Warren, Chet (wife: Cindy) Warren and Abe Warren; step-great-grandchildren, Aja, Jacob, Mazzy and Kess Warren; a brother-in-law, Robert C. Haugh of Dallas, TX; three nieces Carol Brejot of Houston, TX, Katy Nichols and Kristy Holmes both of Dallas,TX. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Mary Anna Hamden and Barbara Haugh. Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2007 at Sproles Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Elkhorn Cemetery in Richmond, Indiana. Friends may call from 4 – 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Henry County Community Foundation with envelopes available at the funeral home.

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Stanley A. Meek

February 19, 1931 - May 9, 2007