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William Merriweather Obituary

William J. Merriweather, age 39, of Erie, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012, at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Erie on August 25, 1973, son of William L. Merriweather of Indianapolis, Ind. and the late Claire Merriweather. Bill was employed as a truck driver with J.H. Bennett Moving and Storage. He was an active member of the Pulaski Club and was a die hard fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Ozzy. Besides his father, Bill is survived by his three children, Alena, Robert and Raelyn Merriweather; wife, Jennifer Merriweather; sister, Shawna Hines (Bill), nephews, Nicholas and Billy Himes, aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road on Tuesday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m until the time of the funeral service there at 8:30 p.m. Contributions may be made to the family in care of the Funeral Home. To send condolences visit, www.dusckasfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Oct. 29, 2012.

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Kelly Collins

February 23, 2013

My brother I was just looking at pictures of you that I found and it just does not seem real that you are not hear, I look at these pictures and most of them I can tell u what was going on at that moment.....love you forever and forever in my heart, much love to my nephew and nieces as all of us and everyone that knew you try to heal and remember the love u gave to us all

Sherri Schrieber

February 21, 2013

I am truly blessed to have met you thru your sister and brother in law. I know we have only talked a couple of times but when I heard you have moved on to your Heavenly Father to be with your mother. I knew God had a plan for you. It was a great honor and great memories of you thru your sister and family. You will be truly missed and I now God will come get us and we can all live in peace and harmony. Many blessing to you in your life of the Holy One and put a good word in for me..I know you will for the short time you knew me.. God bless your family and friends..In time we will all be one.

alena merriweather

January 20, 2013

I love you daddy and miss you rip

raelyn merriweather

December 3, 2012

love you daddy!!! R.I.P

jennifer merriweather

November 20, 2012

rip bill....

jennifer merriweather(longo)

November 20, 2012

hey bill..i still cant belive u r gone. its wierd and so unreal. we were married for 17 years..and i will never forget the laughs and the memiories. i know i was ur angel...and now u r ours. live in our hearts and restbin peace.

jennifer merriweather(longo)

November 20, 2012

hey bill...its been a hard three weeks. been still hard to belive u r gone. i think back and will always remember all the goid memories we had together not to mention three beautiful kids. they loved u so much and trying to live with out u is hard...im trying day to day to hold them strong and just love them. u will be missed. goodbye.

tony newcomb

November 9, 2012

Bill. I will always remember you. Your kids are wonderful. I thank you for your friendship. May God bless you alena robert and rae

shawna himes

November 4, 2012

I Love And Miss You A Lot RIP Give Our Mom A Hug From Me Till I See You Again Love Your Big Sister

Cindy

November 3, 2012

I will never forget all of the wonder times you and I have had, Bill. We go back a long time and I will always cherish the many, many talks, laughs and memories we shared together. You will always be in my heart. I miss you terribly my Brother. Love you always!

October 30, 2012

U will be missed by a lot of people Bill we love u and miss u ill see u soon u have been their for a lot of people when they needed u R.I.P I love u and miss u already

Jamie Briggs

October 30, 2012

You will be greatly missed. I will miss our talks, our laughs, getting fried at the beach, hanging out at the house with everyone, etc... Gone too soon. Prayers and thoughts are with your children and your family. May you rest in peace in paradise. Love ya Billy!

October 30, 2012

I have such great memories of you, Shawna & your Mom. Give her a hug and a kiss for me. I will keep you and your Mom in my prayers. I will be praying for you too Shawna.
Mary Ann Anderson

Jermaine ( J. T .) vaughn

October 29, 2012

25 years ive known you bill . iwill never forget you and i will never forget the things you taught me as a kid . be with your mom in peace and tell her i miss her spagetti luv ya brotha

Sandy Schultz

October 29, 2012

I am still in shock that you are gone. We had alot of fun together and alot of laughs. I know that you will watch over all of us. You will be are angel. Bill you will be missed but not forgotten. love you Bill

Jenn & AJ Koutbi

October 29, 2012

I still can't believe your gone. You will always be in our heart and mind. We love you Bill

October 29, 2012

R.I.P Billy we will always miss an love you....

Susan Mazzone

October 29, 2012

May god keep you strong thru this tough time. My heart goes out to you all come over if you need anything

Jeanette & Ed Bennett

October 29, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Deeply Sorry for your loss.

Penny Guelcher

October 29, 2012

My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

James Solomon

October 29, 2012

Gonna miss you Bill. We had a lot of good times at Bill's Place!! My prayers are with Alena, RayRay and Robert. You touched alot of people, rest in peace my friend.Love you Bill.

Shelly Stancliff

October 29, 2012

My thoughts and prays go out to the Merriweather family. Bill was a great man, father and friend. Always there for everyone, he touched the hearts of many. I light this pink candle for Bill for the pink memories we have. Love and Miss you, Shell

Dave

October 29, 2012

You will forever be in our hearts not a day will go by that we do not miss you my brother! U are my BROTHER FOR LIFE!

Remedy

October 29, 2012

Our Prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends of William.

Aunt Betty & Loren

October 29, 2012

I was there the day you were born and you will never be out of my heart. You were always one of those people in my life that made me smile. You will be missed but never forgotten. All my love to the children, Bill and Shawna and your family.

Kelly Collins

October 29, 2012

I still can not believe this is true...why did you have to leave so so young.....my dear friend we had our great times of being goofy and being sad and being there for each other through thick and thin and for that i am ever grateful for all these times, may you be in peace and live forever in my heart ....love you Billy

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