Meek, Luther Ray, 83, of Star, formerly of Big Spring, died on Thursday, February 1, 2001, in a Brownwood hospital. Graveside funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 7, 2001, at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park with Dr. Randy Cotton, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, officiating. He was born on September 12, 1917 in Majestic, New Mexico. Mr. Meek had been a resident of Big Spring from 1954 to 1981 and worked for Cabot for over 30 years, retiring as plant supervisor. He moved to Stanton in 1981 and then to Star in 1988. He was a Baptist. He served in the United States Army during World War II as a T/Patcher with the 36th Division and was a lifetime member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 351. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Millard and Theresa Meek of Tucson, Arizona; seven brothers and sisters; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Jowers and by one sister. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.,