in Dallas, Texas) on August 11, 1943 and together, they had three children: Dennis Bruce Meeks (a/k/a Dennis Bruce Meeks, Sr.) (b. September 13, 1945; d. November 25, 2014 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina), Anita Louise Meeks, and Jeanne Marie Meeks (b. April 9, 1958; d. August 7, 1994 in Dallas, Texas). Bill Meeks died of cancer on September 8, 1999, and was survived by grandchildren Devon, Brandon, Megan, Dennis, Casey, Todd; and, his great-grandchildren Christopher, Gage, Kaylee, Gavin, Lillie, Arabella, and Mitchell. References External links PAMS story Photos from PAMS Further reading on Meeks and PAMS Jingle writers American male composers 1999 deaths 1921 births American radio producers 20th-century American composers People from Terrell, Texas 20th-century American male musicians