C. Vachel Meeks, 88, of Lenexa, KS, passed away November 16, 2021. He was born December 15, 1932 at Mercy Hospital in Urbana, Il., the oldest son of William Cecil and Ella Mae Smith Meeks of Champaign, Il.
Vachel graduated from Champaign High School class of 1950. He married Donna F. Keene on December 29, 1953. Vachel worked for Illinois Power Co., from 1953 until his retirement on January 31, 1995. He served in the United States Air Force Reserves from 1950-1953 and the United States Navy from 1953-1957. He was a member of the Champaign American Legion Post #24.
Surviving are his son, Kenny and wife Amy Meeks, four granddaughters, Ali (Evan) Thomas, Hailey (Craig) Wiebe, Mallory Meeks and Sammi Meeks, and three great grandchildren, Olivia, Evelyn and Elijah.
Vachel was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
Memorial donations may be given to the American Legion Post #24, in Champaign, Il.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 21, 2021 at the Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia Street, Lenexa, KS 66215.