Tony Meshell was born Oct. 6, 1929 in Zwolle and went home to meet the Lord on Jan. 25, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mattie Meshell, grandson Brian Ricarte, brothers, Joseph Meshell and Andrew Meshell, sisters, Josephine West, Lucy Rogers and Catherine Santos, and daughters-in-law, Sue Meshell and Carol Meshell. He is survived by son, Doug Meshell and wife, Lisa, son, Roger Meshell and wife, Mary, son, Mike Meshell, daughter, Janie Ricarte and husband, T.C., daughter, Phyllis Leatherwood and husband, Paul, daughter, Dee Martinez and husband, Jose and daughter, Susan Kinney; 23 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one brother, Paul Meshell and wife, Marie; one sister, Vickie Meshell and host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was laid to rest with militrary honors in Dallas, Texas