Episode #79: Dave Cox - Meeks Mortuary and Crematory

Dave was born in Muncie, but moved to Oklahoma with his mother in the mid 1970’s, after his parents divorced. He moved back to Muncie my sophomore year of college to attend Ball State, graduating in 1993 with a B.S. in Business Administration.

He then spent 6 years in Retail and Retail Management throughout the Midwest for a Retail Apparel and Footwear company, before moving back to Muncie in 1997 to work for my father at Meeks Mortuary. Dave has been at Meeks Mortuary for over 25 years.

Dave took over as President and CEO in January 2015 when his father retired after 50 years in the funeral industry. The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory was established in 1844, now 179 years old, and the second oldest firm in Indiana. They have been locally owned and operated since their inception. They are founded on a tradition of integrity and fairness, and trust.

Dave has been married for almost 30 years and has 3 children. In his spare time, Dave enjoys cruising in his ’69 Camaro He is a member of Muncie Sunrise Rotary Club and volunteers for many service organizations, and currently serves on the board for Hillcroft Services and Primetrust Credit Union.