Jerry Meeks

August 16, 1942 - December 25, 2016

Merle (Jerry) Jerome Meeks passed away quietly at his home in Sacramento, CA on December 25, 2016. Jerry was born in Washington DC. on August 16, 1942 to Miriam and Merle Meeks. After graduating from high school in FL, he joined the U.S. Air Force with tours of duty in Ankara, Turkey and later in CA at Travis Air Force Base. After his time in the service, he moved back to FL and graduated from St. Petersburg Junior College. He relocated to San Jose CA to continue his education at San Jose State. He had a long career as a Quality Assurance Engineer and later as a Staff Engineer at high tech companies in Silicon Valley including IBM and Lockheed. He spent much of his later career travelling internationally for companies in the Philippines, China, Ireland and Turkey. Jerry retired to Sacramento, CA to enjoy some well-deserved leisure time. He was a lifelong car enthusiast and always enjoyed hearing about the latest model cars and attending new car shows. He is survived by his partner of 30 years, Agnus (Ning) Won Pat, her children, Brenda, Charlene and Tony and grandchildren He is also survived by his daughter Sherri Gordo, his former wife Jaqueline Rutkowitz, his sister Ruth and brother-in-law Joseph Chavez, his niece Amanda Chavez and his brother Joseph Gemmill. He is preceded by his mother, father, aunts, uncles, and his grandmother Ruth Hodgdon. He was a beloved partner, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be dearly missed, loved and remembered by all who knew him. Arrangements are under the direction of Holycross Memorial Services, 486 Bridge St, Yuba City, CA, 95991. He was laid to rest as a veteran on January 6, 2017 at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Rd., Dixon, CA, 95620. Friends and family may sign his guest book and leave their condolences at www.holycrossmemorial.com.