James R. “Ronnie” Meeks, age 58, of Apopka, passed away on November 14, 2013 surrounded by family. Born on December 25, 1954, he was a lifelong resident of Apopka and a Baptist. Mr. Meeks worked at his family’s business, Apopka Wheel & Tire.
Mr. Meeks is survived by his loving mother, Annell Meeks of Apopka; sisters, Carolyn Doster of Apopka, Pat (Esmond) Hilton of Longwood, Glenda (Steve) Kelly of Ocoee; uncle, Howard Goolsby of Apopka; aunt, Estelle (Buford) Tyson of Ocoee; four nephews, Jason Hasty of Oviedo, James Hilton of Deltona, Joe Hilton of Nashville, and Jon Hilton of Paris; four nieces, Anne Long of Tangerine, Elena Gore of Apopka, Tracey DiCapua of Philadelphia, and Megan Kelly of Ocoee; several great nieces and nephews; and very special friends, Gerri and Ann Randolph.