"Love and miss you sooo much"
In loving memory of
Ronald Lee Meriwether
January 17, 1938 - October 30, 2009
Ronald Lee MeriwetherMiddletown, RI - Ronald Lee Meriwether, 71, of 150 Rogers Lane, Middletown, RI, died Friday, October 30, 2009 at Newport Hospital, Newport, RI.He was the husband of Alma Young Meriwether.Born in Dayton, OH on January 17, 1938, he was the son of Lizzy Kate Meriwether and the late John E. West of Dayton, OH.Mr. Meriwether was a member of the Thessalonian Missionary Baptist Church, and worked as an assembly technician for Raytheon for many years. He was and avid billiard and card player. Mr. Meriwether had been nominated for induction into the billiard hall of fame. His biggest accomplishment in billiards was playing and beating the famous billiard player Willy Moscone.Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters Ragan M Meriwether and her companion Maastar Muhammed of Trussville, AL , Stephanie R Meriwether-Sleeper and her husband James of Newport, RI, and Rhonda Engram of Norfolk, VA, a sister Valerie VanLeer of Dayton, OH, five grandchildren Carlton R Meriwether, Jazmin R.L. Meriwether, Derek W Meriwether, Marquita Davis, and Irving Engram, two great grandchildren Catherine R.L. Meriwether and Camille T. Meriwether, a niece Stephanie VanLeer, and a friend Raymond Reyes. He was also the brother of the late Lisa Meriwether and is also survived by many Aunts and Uncles and Nieces and Nephews.His funeral will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2009, at 11:00 am in the Community Baptist Church, 50 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Boulevard, Newport.Calling hours will be held Wednesday, November 42009, from 5-8 pm in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport.
Tributes
"RAGAN, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, STAY STRONG. GOD BLESS."
"to the meriwether family; my thoughts and prayers are with you everyday."
"Alma and Family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you on your loss."
"To the Meriwether Family, Hymn When storms arise And dark’ning skies About me threat’ning lower, To Thee, O Lord, I raise mine eyes, To thee my tortured sprit flies For solace in the hour. The mighty arm Will let no harm Come near me nor befall me; Thy voice shall quiet my alarm, When life’s great battle waxeth warm -- No foeman shall appall me. Upon thy breast Secure I rest, From sorrow and vexation; No more by sinful cares oppressed, But in thy presence ever blest, O God of my salvation. Paul Laurence Dunbar Ronald is resting upon the breast of God with no sinful cares. May you use this fact to comfort you during this time of sorrow. May you also use all of the wonderful times that you had with Ronald to further ease your sorrow. Ronald will surely be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace. Classmate Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Dayton, Ohio Class of 1956"
"Dear Alma,Reagan,Steph,Carlton,Jaz,and Kate, I will always remember the laughs we had, and Ronald's sweet smile. Could not ask for a nicer person. May God wrap his arms around the Meriweather Family during this time of bereavement. Sorry I was not able to be there with you Alma.My prayers are with you all. Whose going to tease me now when I call? Love Aunt Cappy"
"My heartfelt condolences goes out to the family. Stay strong, he's with God now. Classmate of 1956 Jesse"
"Aunt Alma,Ragan,Stephanie,Mrs. Meriwether and family; One of my frist memory of Uncle Ronald is a gentle gaint,loving and kind. He said what was on his mind in few words.I,m blessed to have had him in my life. I will always see his loving smile and hear that one ofa kind laugh. He is now singing with the angels. My prayers are with you now and always. Inez"
"Alma, I am so sorry to hear of Ronald's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time."
"Meriwether family, My deepest condolences go out to all of you, my thoughts and prayers are with you all."
"My Uncle Too Tall, was the sweetest man I know, whom loved his family so much. He will be truly missed and never forgotten. The world lost a good man and good men are hard to find. Our season is coming up where he comes to Dayton until the Super Bowl. Words can not express how empty this holiday will be without him being here with us... I love you all and wish to be with you soooon.. Love lil stephanie."
"Steph, We were very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time. We are here if you need anything at all. Josh & Linda"
"Stephanie, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You and your family are in my prayers."
"The Meriwether Family My deepest condolences go out to your family. May god give you all the strength through this difficult time."
"I'm sorry to hear of your lost. I've know Ronny since I was 15. He had taught me about Pool and most of all he taught me some valuable lessons about life. I will miss him."
"Stephanie: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We were on Singer Island when I heard the news. You were on my mind during the entire time. Lesli"
"Though having never been formally introduced to The Tall Man & having only just met him a matter of months ago... From the time I saw him, I saw billiard history in this man!!! Though struggling to walk & using a cane, he beat one of my best friends in a 9-ball tournament. I will miss seeing the TallMan sitting on the side lines watching the game he so loved!!!! God Bless!!!"
"Dear Alma, Kate, Ragan @ Stephanie, Our prayers are with you for your loss. Ronald will always be lovingly remembered by all of his many family and friends. He was a wonderful husband, son, father grandfather & great grandfather, and proud of all of you. Love, Doyle & Mattie"
"My sincerest condolences go out to all Rons family and friends... Ron "Tall Man" Meriweather was a GREAT friend and mentor to me. He gave so much and asked so little in return. Even though i only knew him for a short time in his life..i felt i had known him forever. He will be sadly missed but his teachings will live on in me forever. Thank you Tall Man.. and save that table for me in the great pool hall in heaven we talked about...your friend ALWAYS Swede."
"Steph and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at such a sad time. I am so sorry to hear of your loss."
"Dear Alma and Family Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Peace and blessings to all of you."
"Alma,Ragan,Steph and family, My deepest condolences on the loss of Ron. May God Bless you and keep you all in this trying time. Monica"
"Ron Dog.... You were my second father growing up. I will always remember how the ones were always on the outside of the fiftys when Steph and I would track you down for spending money....love you ....you will be missed"
"Stephanie I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts."
"Dear Alma, Ragan & Stephanie, So sorry to hear about the passing of Ronald. May God give you all the strength that you need during this difficult time. Love to all, Christine & Paul"
"May God Bless you and your Family in this trying time."
"Aunt Alma & Family My condolences are with you and your family, Uncle Ronald will surly be missed. Love Always Kim & Jordan Holder"
"Alma, Ragan, Steph, Carlton and the Family, My dearest and deepest condolences go out to you all. There is no easy way to say goodbye, one step at time. God will keep you. Call me if there is anything that I can do. I love you. Linda"