Joshua Lewis Meeker

Joshua Lewis Meeker, 44, of Celina, OH died 12:02 p.m. Thursday May 11, 2023 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus, OH.

He was born April 17, 1979 in St. Marys, OH to Lewis Meeker and Anna Frederick..

On March 20, 2016 at the Lord’s Church in Celina, OH he married Nichole Marie Baker, who survives.

Also survived by: daughter Reanna Meeker of Celina, OH

                             daughter Tayla Meeker of Celina, OH

                             mother Anna (Jim) McMurray of St. Marys, OH

                             siblings: Ashley Randolph, Elijah and Rachel Johnson, Brayden Bubp, Josie McElroy, Isabella Thornsberry, Kyndra Thornsberry, Clay Thornsberry, Tyler McMurray, Rebekah McMurray, Rachel Maguire

                             parents-in-law Theresa (Dave) Bubp of St. Marys, OH and Doug (Sarah “Sam” McElroy) Thornsberry of Rockford, OH

                             maternal grandfather Michael Clevenger of Orangeburg, SC

                             members of the extended Meeker, Frederick and McMurray families

                             best friend, Cousin and “brother” Donnie Cordray

Preceded in death by: father Lewis Meeker; grandparents Lewis and Thelma Meeker; grandmother Mary Ann Horton, grandfather Steve McMurray

He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1997) and earned an Associate’s Degree in Pastoral Ministry from Ohio Christian University.

Josh was employed at LOC Performance Corp. in St. Marys as a P.C. Technician.

His favorite pastimes included Hunting, watching football, vegetable gardening and supporting the OSU Buckeyes. Josh was also fond of animals, especially his pets “Dozia”, “Phinnie” and “Faith”.

Rites are scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. on Monday May 22, 2023 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. Pastor Randy Christian will officiate the services.

Visitation 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Josh’s family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net