Photo courtesy of N.H. OWENS & SON FUNERAL HOME
Memphis, Tennessee
He leaves his wife: Inga Merriweather
Daughters: Ziona Merriweather
Sons: Nikcolauz Merriweather and Robert Thomas
Mother: Nadolyn (Marvin) SmithFather: Kevin (Shirley) Scott, Sr.
Sisters: April Scott of Memphis Tennessee and De?Ja Scott of Crestview Florida
Brothers: Mardrakus Merriweather and Kevin Scott Jr., of Memphis Tennessee; Markelly Scott, Kordai Scott and Kyan Scott of Crestview Florida.
Grandparents Ms. Isadora Scott and Ms. Susie Smith
Miss you Dez. You put a permanent stamp on the Binghampton Basketball community. Wish you were here so I could bake you another pound cake. Rest on Coach.
Monique Meacham-Bethany
September 09, 2025 | Friend
I have been so touched about your and Penny´s connection. He did a fantastic job for you, He is playing today for the championship which made me reread Google about the two of you. I sm hoping that he wins.
Jo Ann Brewer Long
March 13, 2022
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Zyhiir Dorsey
March 11, 2020 | Williamsport, PA
My prayers are with the families
Gloria Smart
February 12, 2020 | Rockford, IL
God bless you brother. I never met you but after seeing your story, it is clear, you were a great person! Rest in paradise with God.
Von Smith
July 07, 2018 | Oxon Hill, MD
Got to meet you in the summer league..stand up guy..gonna.miss you bro 2018..ur name lives on.
Kadience Williams
July 06, 2018 | Atlanta, GA
thank you. you gave me a courage.
June 07, 2018
Truly an amazing person from the story I saw on ESPN. We need more people like you here in the world. Rest In Peace.
Brittney Ballard
March 07, 2018 | Columbia, SC
Today i was introduced to the amazing life of Desmond Merriweather. I can't express how sorry i am to his friends and family.What a remarkable man.He will never be forgotten. God bless
Laurel Henderson
July 08, 2017 | Pleasant Hill, CA