Harry Richard Meek, 89 of Columbus, passed away September 20, 2023. He is proceeded in death by his parents and his beloved son Scott Richard Meek. Harry is survived by his son Harry Richard Meek II (Omaida) and daughter Michele Ann VanDyke. In addition to his children, he was blessed to enjoy six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren. Harry was a proud Veteran of United States Army and served in the "Forgotten War" (Korean) and member of The Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Ohio. After receiving both his bachelor's and master's degree in education, he dedicated his working life to education in the classroom, as an administrator and finally promoting adult and community education at the Ohio State Department of Education. Harry will best be remembered for the lifelong friends he made wherever he went, his tireless fundraising efforts for veterans and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and his unwavering love and support of his family. Forever the giver, Harry proudly chose to be a donor to the Ohio State University Body Donor Program.