John Monroe Meeks, Sr, 69, of Hardeeville, SC passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at his home.He was born in Forsyth, GA on July 20, 1939. He was the son of the late Guy Watson and Mandy Elizabeth Hudson Meeks.He was the retired President of Lobeco Products Chemical Company, Inc. for 30 years. He was a member of the Orchard Hill Baptist Church in Orchard Hill, GA. He attended the Hardeeville Baptist Church. He loved his family and he enjoyed hunting and fishing.He is survived by his wife, Joyce Harper Meeks of Hardeeville, SC; one son, John M.