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James Meredith Obituary
His uncomplaining perseverance and unwavering faith were an inspiration to those around him throughout his strong fight. James was born in Dinwiddie to the late Rev Jessie and Annie Meredith on May 10, 1946.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Jessie Meredith and Vastine Moore.
James leaves the following to cherish his memory, a loving and devoted fiancée, Denise Butler of Petersburg; three children, Charlene Wyche (Clarence), James Meredith Jr. (Keisha) and Antonio Meredith (Marianne) of Chantilly; two sisters, Ruth Queen (James Jr.) and Mary Hayes (James Sr.) and both of Dinwiddie; two grandchildren, Chanetta Meredith of Dinwiddie and James Meredith III of Colonial Heights; four "children" he treated as and considered his own, Latedra Goodwyn of Colonial Heights, Tequlisha Blakes of Petersburg, Chiquita Blakes of Colonial Heights, and Shamario Blakes of Petersburg; four "grandchildren" he treated as and considered his own, Tikayla Browder of Colonial Heights, Teon Brown and Teasija of Petersburg, and Sean Goodwyn Jr. of Colonial Heights; two aunts, Bernice Fields (Ned) of Ettrick and Irene Weaver (Theodore) of Chester; one uncle, Lawrence Jackson of West Virginia; his former wife, Charlotte Meredith of Colonial Heights; mother-in-law to be, Elizabeth Jackson of Petersburg, Va.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many devoted friends to include Russell Morgan, Roosevelt Nicholas, both of Dinwiddie, and Ashford Massenburg of Petersburg.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at Center Star Baptist Church, 11627 Wheelers Pond Road, Dinwiddie, Va., the Rev. Jimmie Walker, pastor, officiating. The interment to follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence of Denise Butler, 1331 Hinton Street, Petersburg, and may be contacted by calling (804) 957-5780.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Meredith online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Hazel Coleman
January 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Hazel Coleman
January 17, 2009
My Condolences to all the "Meredith Family". You might not know me. but My Daddy spoke highly of Rev. Jessie Meredith. My Daddy was Mr. Willie Coleman(Duck Coleman) who passed away in August of 2005 and My Mother was Elnora Coleman and she passed away in April of 2008 and I did not know James or his Children, but I do remember Daddy talking about Jessie Meredith, so I just wanted to take this time and say that I am so sorry for your pain. Please remember that they are Not Lost, Our loved ones are with GOD!
MarQuis Archer-McAlister
January 15, 2009
My Deepest sympathies go out to the Meredith family. I still hold you all dear to my heart. Tragedy may have been brought upon your hearts, but remember, NO ONE suffers in the arms of GOD.
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