In Remembrance Of

Caryle Meek
Caryle Meek, 85, of Smithville, MO passed away, April 18, 2025.
He was born on March 23, 1940 to Elmer Franklin and Olive (Page) Meek in St. Joseph, MO. Caryle grew up in the Wallace, MO area and graduated from Faucett High School in 1958.
On July 9, 1960 he was united in marriage to Glenda Sue Fales in Olympia, Washington. After their marriage they moved back to Smithville where they made their home. His wife, Sue, preceded him in death on October 8, 2005.
Caryle worked for Ford Motor Company for 44 years. He loved hunting, fishing, being outdoors, gardening, and most of all spending time with his family. He was very proud of his grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Cliff and Irene Fales; brothers and sisters, James Meek, Cynthia Stalder, Mary (Dick) Riddle, Dorothy (Jim) Riddle, brothers-in-law, Harold Fales and Don Cloud, and his son, Troy Meek.
Caryle is survived by his son, Scott (Pam) Meek; daughter-in-law, Allison Meek; grandchildren, Linsey (Jason) Pflugradt, Cody Meek, Caleb (Teagan) Meek, Cameron Meek, and Katelin Meek; great-grandchildren, Andrew and Caroline; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lucille Meek, William (Wanda) Fales, Leroy (Margaret) Fales, Joyce Cloud, and Loretta (Norm) Stumpenhaus; lady friend, Glenda Liday; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 22nd at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville.
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 23rd at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville.
Burial: Terrace Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.
Donations may be made to the Ridgely Christian Church.
Share on Social
Service Details
Comments & condolences
2 comments
Chuck Adkins
Sorry for your loss
Karla (Pulliam) Austin
My heart goes out to all of Caryle’s family. I always thought of him as an extended part of our family. Whenever he would see me, he would always have a huge smile on his face and would give me a big bear hug. We’d laugh about some of the adventures we had with my Dad. He is going to be missed by many.