Mervin Meck

MARION, VIRGINIA: DR. MERVIN E. MECK, age 89, died, Monday, April 9, 2007 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. "Doctor, humanitarian, benefactor, farmer, forester, hunter, conservator. Intelligent, articulate but plain spoken, tough but gentle-spirited, thrifty but generous, scholar with a sharp inquisitive mind. A mind of wit and wisdom. Merv loved good food, good friends, books, quiet time, naps, children, and nature. He loved the mountains, country living, animals, his gator, and daily rides on the farm. He was a loving husband, brother, father, grand and great-grandfather. He loved his family and extended families as we in turn loved him. He was a friend to all and the epitome of a true Christian gentleman. We will all miss Merv-the ready smile, the twinkle in his eyes, the wit, laughter, kindness, and gentleness, the beautiful white hair, the warm handshakes and hugs. We are all better for having known you. As surely as Heaven exists, you are now there, taking your well-deserved, pain-free rest. (In the words of Frank Cassell, brother-in-law and friend)" He is survived by his wife, Louise C. Meck of Marion, Virginia; four sons, Mervin Earl Meck II of Atlanta, Georgia, William H. Meck of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, David E. Meck of Port Orange, Florida, and Stephen A. Meck of Tallahassee, Florida; three step-children, Robert Barger of Herndon, Virginia, Debra Colston of Lexington, South Carolina, and Annette Cedeno of South Riding, Virginia; three sisters, Arlene Schaefer of Glendale, Arizona, Martha Sieber of Champagne, Illinois, and Ethel Schmucker of Archbold, Ohio; one brother, Howard Meck of Wausean, Ohio; eleven grandchildren and step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services were held Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Rev. Mike Humfleet officiating. Burial will be held in Florida. The family received friends Thursday afternoon from 12:00 until 1:00 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the Meck Family.