Levi Pate Meeks of Morganton, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
Levi was born on April 24, 1990 in Burke County to Shawn Meeks and Shelly Crockford Spoon-Varsamis. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps. In his spare time, Levi enjoyed coaching youth sports, hunting, fishing and cars.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his children, Zachary Meeks, Ava Meeks and Carson Meeks; brothers, Andy Spoon (Lisa) and Benjamin Varsamis; special cousin, Jessica Buckner; grandmothers, Jo Curtis and Sherrie Pate and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023 at 4:00 PM at South Mountain Baptist Church.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.
Ms. Shelly, Zach, Ava and Carson… Their are no words to say how sorry I am. May the good Lord keep his arms around you all, held close in his hands against his heart. I pray for comfort, and peach. Levi was such a sweet person, and was so good to those he was around. I was blessed for knowing him. Many many thoughts and prayers to all the family. I’ll miss seeing him on the field..
Ms. Shelly and family, we are so sorry and we are praying for y’all. Zeb enjoyed coaching with Levi and knew what a good fella, dad, and coach he was. God bless.
Prayers to u all
Shelly I am so sorry for your loss sending prayers of comfort to all of you.
Love Rosemary, Ryann, Aiden Gallegos
Levi was a great person brother dad just a genuine man to be around….he loved his kids his family …God must have needed u more than anyone down here did ….but I know ur mom will raise them babies and levi man u will be missed I enjoyed our talks when we 3 went fishing etc…..gonna miss u brother …..keep family and steely his mom in ur prayers this is just got me speechless
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Keep Shelley his mom in ur prayers ……levi rip brother ….rest high on that mountain…..till we all meet again …..
I am so sorry Shelly and family! We will be praying for you all. I am just lost for words for Levi always had a small when you seen him.
Our love and thoughts are sent your way. Our hearts are heavy with yours.
We pray, too, that you will feel the comfort that our Heavenly Father extends.
The Gribble Family
Shelly and family,
I am so sad to read that Levi has gone to higher grounds. I’m praying for all of you. Stay strong for one another. I’ve often heard Shelly speak of Levi. I’m sorry I never got to know him only through his mother. God bless all of you.
Patsy Wilson
He was a sweet man every time I saw him. He would always greet me with a smile and hug. I love seeing his children grow when they came to South Mountain Baptist Church in children church. My heart is with the family.
I hope you enjoy that dragstrip in the sky ❤️
Shelly, Zac, Ava ad family,
We are heartbroken to hear about Levi. You are in our prayers. We love you all.
So sorry for your loss my prayers and thoughts are with you and all the family
Shelly
You & your family are in our prayers. MN at God comfort you during this time.
I really hate to hear this news. Great guy, Simper Fi Marine!
Words cannot express the loss you feel. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Levi’s memorial was a testimony of the life he lived giving his all..he was a good daddy..son. Shelly and Levi had a special bond…from day one. He was a Marine who fought for things we take forgranted. When he was born Shelly was an instant mom. She was a MOM who gave her all to make sure he grew up knowing God and how to be kind and happy. Now Shelly and I were the best of friends during this time. We worked together and were always together. Aj was so happy as Levi was like a little brother. We had cookouts, lots of play time. I remember him being so small that the big red fat baseball bat (plastic) was as big as he was. We all would throw that ball and he was really good at hitting it. That big smile that Levi smile would reach from one side of his face to the other. He and Aj loved many things Ghostbusters, Power Rangers, Nina Turtles, GI Joe’s, hot wheels..and of course game boy games. Sometimes I think Aj would play chipmunk game.. chip and Dale where he could carry him thru hard parts. ..lots of memories with Shelly and Levi. We used to go trick or treating in my neighborhood. I remember the boys pouring out their candy and trading for their favorites. Levi loved the suckers that looked like ghost. ..we hid Easter eggs and they loved hunting them. Big Easter cookout at park. My family loved Levi daddy was a Marine and Levi called him paw paw. We were close as family could be…beach trips watching our boys grow into men has taught me we done ok. When I went to work at Leviton 12 hour days we kinda went our different paths but never once did our love change. Life just happens…Shelly and Levi are family to me. When Levi joined the Marines I sent him a goodie package..it contained many sweets and of course a Gameboy with probably Mario Brothers which he was an expert at..lol I will always treasure the memories and days of watching Aj and Levi being little boys playing in the play house. Riding the lawnmower..just when time was a little simpler Levi RIP 🙏 .
Watch over your mom and children…as I know they have a guardian angel. Your mom will see to it they have everything they need..Levi as a Christian we WILL SEE YOU AGAIN..
Sherry