Ronald K. Meekins

On Friday, April 25, 2014 at John Hopkins University Hospital, in Baltimore Maryland, Ronald Kareem Meekins departed this earthly life to life eternal. Ronald (Ron) was born March 12, 1978 to the late Ronald T. Meekins and Reverend Linda M (Jones) Meekins.

Ronald attended Prince George’s County Public Schools, graduating from Suitland High School in 1996.  After graduating Ron enrolled in Lincoln Tech where he finished with an A+ Certification.

Ronald began working at the tender age of 15. He performed security work for over 19 years for various companies.  Ron ended his career with Tecknomic Security serving as the Chief Security Liaison supervising DC KIPP Public Charter Schools security staff.

In 2005, Ronald was introduced to the love of his life, Collette Smith, by a mutual friend.  The two were joined in holy matrimony on April 14, 2007. They were husband and wife but also best friends, never seeing one without the other.

Ron had a zest for life and loved people.  He made friends wherever he went, even in his last days at the hospital.  With so many that loved him, Ron accumulated several nicknames such as, Ronnie, Fatz, Biggie, Chief, Big Meek and CONCORD.  Ron was a kind and gentle soul, with a big heart.  Ron loved eating the delicious meals his wife prepared, crabs and spending time with his family and many friends.  You could always catch Ron cracking jokes and laughing.  His laugh was contagious.  He was a big fan of the Junk Yard Band.  He always made sure that each year on his birthday he spent it with band member Buggs.  Ron loved to have a good time and enjoyed his life.  Ron also took enjoyment in participating in his car club.  He became an original member of the Crown Vic Boys/Girls (CVB/G) of Prince George’s County - Chapter 37 in 2011. He served as Sgt at Arms of his chapter and was recently named National Sgt at Arms. Ron affectionately referred to members of the club as his family.  Ron’s remarkable personality made so many love him.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents Ronald T. Meekins and Reverend Linda M. (Jones) Meekins.  Ron leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Collette Meekins, sisters, Angela Fuller (Rodney), Crystal Bunn (Stephen), Sherry Bunn, a god sister, Kelley Gentry, a god daughter, Makayla Roberson, very close friends, Lester Ambris, Malik Barbour, Kevin Peterson, Walter Watson, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.