James E. Meck, 61, met his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his West Lampeter Twp. home. He shared 37 years of marriage with his wife Melissa (Heiser) Meck.

Jim was born in Lancaster, the son of the late P. Melvin and Betty (Neff) Meck, and he graduated from Lampeter-Strasburg High School with the Class of 1981. Professionally Jim was the owner of Meck Family Transport, Inc. since 2005.

He volunteered with Lampeter Fire Company No. 1 for 45 years, serving in many positions including Chaplain and Chief up until the end of 2022. Jim also volunteered with the First Response Team of America using his truck to haul equipment and supplies to various natural disaster relief and missions work. He was heavily involved in Central PA Youth Rodeo Association serving as an event Director and Board Member and spent many hours volunteering with the Lampeter-Strasburg baseball and softball programs with his children.

Jim was involved in various youth ministries at Strasburg Assembly of God and New Life Church and currently attended Mill Creek Bible Church in Lancaster.

Everyone Jim met was his friend, no matter who they were.

In addition to his wife Melissa, Jim is survived by their seven children, Collin J. Meck (Vanessa) of Conestoga, Patrick A. Meck (Kaitlin) of Strasburg, Isaac D. Meck (Tessa) of Benton, LA, Samuel J. Meck (Elizabeth) of Newark, DE, Anna G. Olchewsky (Kyle) of Delta, PA, Joseph A. Meck (Carissa) of Strasburg, and Kathryn F. Meck of Lancaster, and nine grandchildren. Also surviving Jim are his siblings Linda Clark (Chuck), Paul Meck, (Wendy), and Timothy Meck (Lori).

A viewing will take place from 10 am to 12 pm, followed by the celebration of Jim's life at 12 pm with Rev. Phil Good, Rev. Justin Burns, and Chaplain Randy Geissler officiating, on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Interment will follow at Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a contribution in Jim's memory to First Response Team of America, 1060 N. Charlotte St, Suite 102, Lancaster, PA 17603 First Response Team of America or Lampeter Fire Company No. 1, P.O. Box 45, Lampeter, PA 17537.