Roy D. Meeks ’54

Roy D. Meeks ’54, of West Lafayette, Ind.; Sept. 15, of kidney disease. After serving in the U.S. Naval Intelligence Reserves, he married and began operating the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge and Restaurant in Lafayette. He was a real estate developer in the Lafayette area and he served on several professional and community boards. Throughout his career he received several hospitality and business awards and was the recipient of the Sagamore of the Wabash award by Gov. Robert Orr. He enjoyed traveling to many countries and playing bridge and golf. He also enjoyed stamp collecting, reading, and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Frances; two sons and daughters-in-law; three grandchildren; and a brother.