Dene Meeks (Wilbert D. Meeks, Jr.) of Moncks Corner passed away after his courageous struggle with cancer on Thursday, May 29th in his home. He was surrounded by family and close friends.

Dene was born April 14, 1947 at Camp Kilmer, NJ to Wilbert D. Meeks and Louise Cole Meeks. His father was career military, so Dene enjoyed a childhood full of adventures in foreign lands.

Dene is a 1969 graduate of The Citadel and received his Masters Degree in Human Resources Development from Clemson University. He enjoyed a long career as a Human Resource Manager who was dedicated to helping his employees.

Dene is survived by his wife, Donna Eby-Meeks, his children Patricia Meeks Smith and Russell Meeks, both of Centerville, VA and his stepdaughter Keanna Eby, of Columbus, GA. He is also survived by his sister Patricia Meeks Loebs of Murrells Inlet, and was predeceased by his sister Sandra Meeks Billiter. Dene loved spending time with his children and grandchildren; McKinsey, Killian, Peyton, Niya and Tallie. He was a Master Griller who enjoyed preparing feasts for his entire family.

There will be private memorial services for the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

NOTE:  Upon receiving the letter that was sent out about our 50th Reunion, Alann Edwards Hudson received the following very nice note from Dene's wife:

"Dear Mrs. Hudson, 

 Earlier this week I received the registration form for the upcoming 50 th reunion for the Class of ’65. My husband and I were looking forward to attending his 50 th this year. I am sorry to advise you that my husband, Dene (pronounced Deen) – Class of ’65, died last year on May 29 th from a very aggressive case of prostate cancer. It was caused by his exposure to Agent Orange during his service in the Vietnam War.

I thought you should have this information so your records are current. You have him as Wilbert D. Meeks in your records, his legal name, but he went by Denny or Dene in high school. 

 I hope all of you who attend can take a moment to remember your classmates that have passed on. Hopefully you guys can regale each other with outrageous stories of your wild teen years together – I know Dene would have loved that! Have a wonderful reunion! 

 Take care,
 Donna Eby-Meeks "