Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Obituary - Daryll Meek

Daryll Meek, 69, the biggest lover of the earth, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at his home in Clinton, Missouri. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri with a visitation from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service. A reception to follow at the Eagle's Club, 723 N. 3rd St., in Clinton, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to the Daryll Meek Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Daryll passed away after struggling with serious health issues for many years and a recent diagnosis of cancer, Daryll left this earth to join friends in finding new caves and finding new adventures.

Daryll had a joyfulness about him and his spirit was comforting to others. Many people liked spending time with Daryll and he them, but he was also very much of a loner who would enjoy walking on his farmland. After graduating high school, Daryll joined the Navy then returned back to Missouri after his time was up. Daryll married soon after his return and although it was not meant to be, he became the father of two daughters, Venisa and Kira. Daryll was a dreamer and adventurer which he left in the hearts of his daughters. Daryll loved spending time with his life-partner, Susan Stone, by spending lots of time doing things outside, eating their meals, and spending time with their dogs. Daryll enjoyed visiting with people and was the best story teller.

Daryll was preceded in death by both parents, Jack and Mildred (Downer) Meek and 3 siblings; Ann (Meek) Freeman, Barbra (Meek) Mascarro, and Niles Meek.

Survivors include his partner, Susan, his children; Venisa, Kira, Jerry, and Nikki, his grandchildren; Dalton, Jocyln, Vincent, Lily, Quin, Noah, and Nevaeh, and one great grandson, Walker.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

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