Ervin Meeks is shown seated and his children standing left to right, Ruby Clark, Deacon Frankie Meeks Sr., Esther Togba and Vicky Clinton. Photo courtesy of Vicky Clinton102nd Birthday!
GASTONIA, North Carolina (Gaston Gazette), April 14, 2008:
Ervin Leon Meeks' 102nd birthday celebration was recently held at Jackson's Cafeteria.
He retired from the city of Gastonia and continued gardening and lawn maintenance until he was 95.
He received several longevity commendations from the Gaston County Board of Commissioners and one from Congresswoman Sue Myrick.
He was married to the late Dora Smith-Meeks for 75 years. They had 12 children; surviving are Ruby Clark, Frankie Meeks Sr., Esther Togba and evangelist Vicky Clinton, seven-year caregiver. He has 33 grandchildren and 60 great-grandchildren. He is the sole survivor of 23 brothers and sisters.
Mr. Meeks still possesses a sharp mind. He attributes his longevity to the grace of God, the love of his family, good home healthcare provided by his daughter, evangelist Vicky Clinton and his doctors, Dr. Francisco Valedon, at CaroMont Internal Medicine and Dr. Todd Cohen, M.D., at Piedmont Urology.
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