Chief Master Sergeant Charles William Meeks, USAF Ret., age 89, of Ellijay, GA (formerly of

Savannah, GA) passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his

family.

CMSgt Meeks was born on February 13, 1933, in Lockhart, SC, to his late parents, William

M. and Bethel (Chambers) Meeks. In 1951, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in Greenville, SC.

That began a 41+ year career in service to the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard. During

this time, he was the recipient of the Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Ribbon, the Air

Force Longevity Service Award, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Occupation

Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross. His years of service spanned the

Reconstruction Era post-WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and Operation Desert Storm.

CMSgt Meeks was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Sue Meeks. Survivors include his son

and daughter-in-law, Kenneth W. Warren (Michelle) of Ellijay, GA; stepdaughters Gina Edwards

and Donna Dickerson, both of Savannah, GA; grandchildren Christina Mosley (Myron), Shane

Warren, Justin Miles, Taylor Medina, Charles Hinson, Chad Hinson, Jeremy Knabb, Trista

Gordon, Casey Edwards, Carla Edwards and Shaun Edwards. Several great-grandchildren

also survive.

Interment will take place at the Hillcrest Abbey West Cemetery in Savannah, GA at 2:00PM on January 7,

2023. Military graveside honors will be provided by the United States Air Force.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.loganfuneralhome.com.

Logan Funeral Home and Chapel are in charge of arrangements