Harry Lee Meek

Harry Lee Meek

Harry Lee Meek, age 81, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at his home.

He was born July 27, 1943, in Fort Scott, the son of Frank and Virginia “Tootie” Poyner Meek. Harry graduated from Richards, Mo., high school. He married Bonnie Mann in 1969 in Nevada, Mo. They later divorced.

Harry worked for 60-plus years for Maceli Music Company. He loved every Thursday traveling to bars on his route, repairing pool tables and jukebox machines. In his spare time, he could be seen cruising through town in his truck. He enjoyed 50s and 60s music and western movies, especially John Wayne. Harry was a generous man, willing to help anyone in need.

Survivors include two daughters, Cindy Marsh and Lisa Meek, both of Fort Scott; four grandchildren, Tyler, Tanner, and Courtney Meek, and Fernando “Ponch” Arellano; a brother, Charlie Meek (Helen), Richards, Mo.; a sister, Brenda Budd (Albert), Nevada, Mo.; ex-wife Bonne Meek, Fort Scott; an aunt, Martha Cook, Fort Scott; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Curtis Meek; a granddaughter, Remington Rose Meek; a brother, Tom Meek; and his parents.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Cremation will follow. Memorial donations are suggested to the Harry Lee Meek Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.