David Meng

David Meng, age 79 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Tuesday morning April 1, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Friday, April 4, 2025 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Dr. Joe Buchanan and Dr. Jeremy Muniz officiating.

David was retired from Electric Energy, Inc. and was a member of Metropolis First Baptist Church. He served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam war. He was an avid fisherman, loved the outdoors and tinkering in his garage, and was a cowboy at heart.

David is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jill Meng; daughters, Jennifer Muniz and husband Jeremy and Lori Oliver and husband Matt; grandchildren, Averi Muniz, Zachary Muniz and fiancé Maggie Moore, Elijah Oliver, and Cooper Oliver; brother-in-law, David Tanner and wife Susan; several nieces and nephews.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Noraine “Betty” (Jones) Meng.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025 from 11 am to 1 pm at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com

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