Resident of Medina, TN 

It’s with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of James Edward Meeker on April 6,2022. Jim will be remembered as an energetic, charismatic person who always brought great laughter to the world. He loved animals, especially the many dogs he raised throughout his life. He was a devoted uncle to his nieces (Stephanie Meeker and Danielle Muffler) and nephews (Matt and Kenneth Diaz). Jim was born in 1957 in Concord, California.

He graduated from Clayton Valley High School in 1975 and then attended UC Davis where he obtained a PhD in environmental toxicology.

He was employed as a forensic toxicologist in California, Kentucky and Tennessee. Jim is survived by his sister, Marilyn Diaz (Julio), and brother, Ron Meeker (Jenny). He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Velma and Ken Meeker.

Services will be private.