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Michael P. Meeks

Michael P. Meeks, 76, of El Dorado, passed away on March 5, 2025 in Texarkana, TX.  He was born on August 19, 1948 to William Marvin Meeks, Jr. and Mollie Patricia Smith Meeks in El Dorado, AR.

He was a self-employed oil producer and was of the Methodist faith.  Michael was a member of the El Dorado School Board for many years and coached the El Dorado Senior Babe Ruth Baseball League for 50 years.  He was an avid fisherman, loved his family and was the caregiver for his mother until the time of her death.

Preceding him in death are his parents, brother, James Patrick Meeks; and grandparents, William Marvin Meeks, Sr., Elizabeth Meeks, Rodney P. Smith and Aileen Smith.

Survivors include his brother, William Marvin Meeks, III (Rebecca); nieces, Kellye Baggett (Greg), Susan Ball (Arlo); nephew, John William Meeks (Alison); great nieces, Darcy Ball, Rebecca Ball, Maclean Meeks, Rowan Meeks; and great nephews, Aiden Ball, and Garrett Baggett.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to his caregivers, Loretta Robinson and Bonnie Bragg.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2025 at St. Mark Methodist Church, with Dr. David Bush officiating.  Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.  Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.

Memorials may be made to St. Mark Methodist Church, 2010 W. Hillsboro, El Dorado, AR 71730.

Condolences can be expressed online at www.youngsfuneralhome.com