Cranford "Buddy" Q. Meeks Jr

Cranford “Buddy” Q. Meeks, Jr., 75 of Thomasville passed away April 13, 2020 at Archbold Hospital. Born May 29, 1944 in Thomasville, he was the son of the late Cranford Q. Meeks, Sr and Martha Skully Meeks. On October 14, 1995 he married Mary Ann Meeks, who survives. Mr. Meeks was a 1962 graduate of Thomasville High School where he played football and ran track, and was a devoted employee of Flowers Bakery for 45 ½ years. He was a member of First Baptist Church and enjoyed watching Thomas County Central and Georgia Football. He is also survived by his children, Joel Meeks of York, SC, Tyler Meeks and wife Jessi of Canton, Ga, Tina Peters of Iowa and Julie Meeks of Woodruff, SC; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Maxine Mason Meeks and sister, Mary Elizabeth Sherrod. The family would like to say a special thank you to Southern Pine Memory Care Staff and the 5th floor doctors and nurses at Archbold Hospital. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Meeks memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Ave, Floor 17, Chicago, Il 60601 ( www.alz.org ). The family will be having a private graveside burial but feel free to visit his online guest register to leave a message or memory at www.allenfh.com