12/17/2024
The medical staff and administration of Greenwood Leflore Hospital extend condolences to the family of Dr. Edwin M. Meek, Jr. who passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024.
Dr. Meek was a native of Greenwood. He graduated from the Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans in 1964. After completing his residency for obstetrics and gynecology at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Dr. Meek returned to Greenwood in 1973.
Dr. Meek joined the Medical Staff at Greenwood Leflore Hospital on September 17, 1974, where he practiced as an obstetrician and gynecologist. Over the years, he served the hospital in various leadership roles, which included serving as the hospital’s chief of staff from October 1993 until October 1994 and as chief of obstetrics and gynecology from October 2003 until October 2006. Dr. Meek served a one-year term as chair for the Credentials Committee, as well as a one-year term as chair for the Building Committee. He also served on several other hospital committees over the years. He cared for the obstetric and gynecological needs in the Greenwood community for 47 years, retiring from the Greenwood Leflore Hospital Medical Staff in 2020.
Dr. Meek will be deeply missed by his colleagues and former co-workers and patients.