Golay Meek, Jr., 73, of Lake City, FL, died on Friday, December 27, 2013, at North FL Regional Hospital, Gainesville, FL. A native of Spiceland, IN, he was the son of the late Golay Meek, Sr., and Ruby Hodson Meek. He was a painting contractor and had lived in Lake City for 11 years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who also loved to fish and cook.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years: Sue Hallgarth Meek, Lake City, FL; two sons: Kevin Meek, Richmond, VA, and Brian Meek (Angie), Lake City, FL, owner of Lake City Bowl; one daughter: Sheryl Turner (Rex), Ft. Lauderdale, FL; two brothers: Gerald Meek, Brookville, OH and Miles Meek, Knightstown, IN; one sister: Carolyn Warrick, Brownsburg, IN; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at 9:30 AM at New Life Church with Rev. Buddy Malloy officiating. Visitation with the family and friends will be Monday, December 30, 2013, from 5 PM to 8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Lake City Christian Service Center. GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 S. US Hwy 441, Lake City, FL 32025 (386-752-1954) is in charge of arrangements. Please leave words of comfort for the family at our online guest book at www.gatewayforestlawn.com.