Mr. John Lee Meeler of Alton, VA passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 at the Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital. He was born July 31, 1935 in Halifax County, VA and was 79 years old. He was the son of the Willie Floyd Meeler and the late Mary Murray Meeler. He was married to Mary Lou Branscome Meeler. Mr. Meeler was a member of the Olive Branch United Methodist Church and a U.S. Navy veteran. Mr. John Lee Meeler is survived by: His Wife Mary Lou Branscome Meeler of Alton Three Step-Children Patsy S. LaBarge ( Al ) of Montgomery, AL Linda S. Spangler ( Dan ) of South Boston Kenneth Dean Stanfield ( Holly ) of Alton Two Brothers C. Wright Meeler of Jackson, MS Eldridge MacArthur Meeler of Sutherlin, VA Six Step-Grandchildren A number of nieces and nephews ***Preceded in death by*** Three Brothers, Jesse A. Meeler, William F. Meeler and Francis O. Meeler One Sister, Mary Louise Hawley Graveside services will be held at the Olive Branch United Methodist Church Cemetery, Monday, February 23, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev. Jody Jessup officiating. The family will receive friends in Olive Branch United Methodist Church one hour prior to the service and other times at the home, 13002 Philpott Rd., Alton, VA For memorials please consider the Olive Branch United Methodist Church