William Thomas Mecke, 89 of Florence, AL passed away on Saturday, Nov 13, 2021.  He was a native of Florence,AL and was a US Navy veteran serving in Korea.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 from 12-2:00 p.m. at Elkins Funeral Home.  The funeral service will follow at 2:00 in the funeral home chapel.  Interment will be in St. Michaels Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Mecke and son, Thomas Patrick Mecke.

Survivors include his son, Greg Mecke; daughters, Lori Bilinsky (Jim), Lisa Thompson (Johnny), Leann Jewell (Stanley); grandchildren, Eric McLendon, Shanna Downs, Corey Jewell, Chelsea  Glidwell, Lauren Stewart, Jackson Jewell, Thomas Mecke, Jr., and Anne Marie Mecke; and seven great-grandchildren.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

The family would like to extend a special thank to Glenwood Nursing home and Kindred Hospice for their loving care and support.

You're invited to leave online condolences at www.elkinsfuneralhome.com