Johnny Ray Meeler, age 50, of Statham passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2012. He is survived by his mother and step father Velma and Marvin Barber of Bishop; wife Kim Meeler of Statham; son John David Meeler of Winder; step son Chris Andrew Arthur of Lawrenceville; daughter Beth Meeler of Athens; step daughter Cesierra Nicole Arthur of Eatonton; brothers Stacy Barber of Statham, Mike Meeler of Bogart, Tim Meeler of Athens, Mark Barber and Mike Barber of Watkinsville and one grandchild. He is preceded in death by his father D.W. “Dub” Meeler and sister Rachael Tapley. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Grace Baptist Church, 6401 Hog Mountain Rd, Hwy 53, Watkinsville, GA. Pastor Ed Strickland will be officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First Street, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.