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for John Merriweather
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Kristin
September 24, 2012
I will always remember Mr. Merriweather's big beautiful eyes and his beautiful smile. He could tell a story without saying a word because you could just look into his eyes and see his smiling face. The hiccups will always remind me of him too because sometimes he'd get the hiccups right before he said something. We always got along fine.
Nathan
September 21, 2012
Mr. Merriweather was a very "thought out" person. He would think about what he'd say before he spoke. He was honest about who he liked and who he disliked. He never lost his temper if something upset him. Also, I think he would have chased the women here if he could have!
Jesse
September 21, 2012
I will remember Mr. Merriweather's bright smile. He was easy going and friendly. He will definitely be missed.
Elvia
September 21, 2012
I called Mr. Merriweather "Johnny Weather" and he smiled every time. He was always nice to me and always smiling.
Espie
September 21, 2012
Mr. John (what I called him) was a very very sweet guy. He always smiled and never complained.
Danuta
September 21, 2012
Mr. Merriweather was extremely polite and very understanding, never demanding. He was always very nice and always smiling, never mean.
If he didn't feel well, he would never complain. He was very charismatic.
Effie Obasi
September 21, 2012
I will remember Mr. Merriweather as a strong family man, a fighter, and a man that loved his God. He was pleasant and not afraid to state his mind. He would always apologize when he discovered he misjudged. :)
Marcell Merriweather
September 20, 2012
I always saw my grandpa working hard at what he loved, golf and working at his shoe shop, and that inspired me to do what I love to do and start my own business instead of working for someone else. My grandpa was always happy to see me when I came to L A to visit him.
James Kennedy
September 20, 2012
Mr. Merriweather was a really nice person. He was always treated me nice when I saw him. I had fun celebrating his 89th birthday with him.
Larry Hairston
September 18, 2012
My Uncle Johnny was very generous to his family and friends, and he was very professional and courteous with his customers. I will always have loving memories of him.
Marialice Pride
September 18, 2012
I will always remember him being a hard worker and a good business man. Whenever I saw him he was always happy and smiling.
Barbara Howard
September 17, 2012
Johnny was a very strong man. I am an in-law of his, and as he got older I referred to him as the old man (behind his back). He lived a long life and lived it well. He carried himself in a respectful manner and I always respected him. He loved my barbeque dinners and loved my sweet potato pies.
Ron Lacy
September 17, 2012
Johnny and I were neighbors and good friends for lots of years. I am proud to have known a 'black' man who was part of history in Los Angeles at a time when things were dificult and yet he maintained a great reputation and represent blacks right, and with dignity. He was one of the best at his trade.
Earl Armstead
September 17, 2012
He was always a good man and a people person. He was my neighbor and I grew up with his kids. When I was about 4 years old he nicknamed me "Muscles" when he saw me carrying a lot of groceries into the house and I had a big bottle of apple cider on my pinky finger. He said he didn't think anyone so little could carry a big bottle of apple cider on their pinky. He called me Muscles from then on. I got to spend time with him these last few years and I will never forget him.
Shelli Monet' Williams
September 17, 2012
He always made me laugh. He always had something funny to say. People gravitated to him because they enjoyed being around him. Even though I was always prepared to pay him when whenever I took him shoes to repair for me, he'd always graciously decline accepting money from me. He gave me a beautiful Gucci purse and a beautiful Louis Vuitton purse, and a small briefcase years ago, just to be nice. He treated me like I was his grand daughter. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
Kandra Merriweather-Rabb
September 17, 2012
My Grandfather was a very special man and will always hold a place in my heart. The time that I spent with him in the summers of my childhood are memories that I will keep forever. Love you Grandpa!
Bridget Hamilton
September 15, 2012
I will always remember Johnny's sense of humor and how he could really make Brenda mad when he teased her and he'd be laughing the entire time. I remember he always bought Brenda things that were top notch and he taught her etiquette. He always said "yes" when she asked if Daphne and I could spend the night, and he was crazy about my cooking. He loved oxtails.
Bruce Buckner
September 15, 2012
Johnny was my grandpa and a man who taught me the power of laughter. There wasn't a time that I can remember where my grandpa didn't have something humorous to say in the efforts of making someone have a better day. I will always remember my grandpa for that wonderful gift of making people laugh he passed on to me, and he will be missed by all whose hearts he touched.
Ninon Toms
September 12, 2012
I will always remember how when I was a little girl walking down the street on Sundays, Johnny would have on the sharpest clothes to play golf. One day he was putting his golf clubs in the trunk of his car and I noticed he was wearing the sharpest brown and white golf shoes. He came to my daddy's 91st birthday party last year, and I am so happy I was at his 89th birthday party.
Greg Davis
September 12, 2012
I always called Johnny "Brother Merriweather." He was a life long mentor to me and was like a family member. He inspired me in many ways. Although Brother Meriweather and I never played golf together, I always asked him about golf and he ensured me that we would play one day. Thanks to his inspiration I have become a very good golger. When I was a high school student I went out of my way to take my shoes to him in LA to fix for me and I would always be amazed at what he could do to an old pair of shoes. I was also amazed at his machinery and would asked him questions about how the machines operated. I admire Brenda for being his right hand in his waning years. I thank him for creating all of his children who are like my siblings. And I thank his wife Madeline for giving me the recipe for a delicious hamburger/noodle dish. He will be well missed by the Davis family.
Ernest Hill
September 12, 2012
I will remember Johnny as a great cobbler and excellent golfer. He taught me how to ride a motorcycle and he gave me my first motorcycle ride. He was a good neighbor and treated me like a family member. I will never forget him.
Zack
September 12, 2012
Johnny was cool and smart! He was my kinda guy, and the only man I met who loves the Dodgers as much as I do.
Madeline Gonzales
September 11, 2012
Johnny is my childrens father. He leaves
memories and a place in all our hearts
that only he could fill. We will always
remember him, no one will ever fill the
void made by his passing.
His buddy, Tee
September 9, 2012
Johnny was a strong soldier who would not give up. I loved him dearly.
Ted Harris
September 8, 2012
While we mourn with you, we also reflect on the wonderful legacy John has left for his sons, daughter and grand-children. We believe that the seeds of his thoughtfulness, caring nature, love for family, and his unselfish desire to help anyone.
We know that God is with you and trust that His love and mercy will give you strength for the days ahead. May God continue to bless and keep you is our prayers.
Dr.C.O Searcy and Pastor Ted Harris
Ted Harris
September 8, 2012
Those of us who were fortunate enough to have known John are sharing in your grief, and express the deep sympathy we feel personally and collectively to his many friends and loved ones. We pray that you not only find comfort in the arms of our gracious God, but also in friends and family near and far. We want you to know that we love you and care about you.
While we mourn with you, we also reflect on the wonderful legacy John has left for his sons, daughter and grand-children. We believe that the seeds of his thoughtfulness, caring nature, love for family, and his unselfish desire to help anyone.
We know that God is with you and trust that His love and mercy will give you strength for the days ahead. May God continue to bless and keep you is our prayers.
Dr. C.O. Searcy and Pastor Ted Harris
Edgar ("Doug") Wilson
September 8, 2012
It still hasn't hit. I can't believe that Johnny is gone. When I met him, Michael was crawling and before I knew it we were close friends. Johnny was my closest friend and it's going to take a long time for me to come to terms with his sudden passing. Not one time during all those years were we ever angry with each other. I'm going to miss him.
Jacob ("Jake") Wilson
September 8, 2012
I will miss Johnny forever. We were close friends for over 45 years and I will always laugh at the way he would always tell me "You should have done that when you were at home," whenever I asked him for the bathroom key when I was at his shop visiting him. No matter how long I had been visiting, he'd always tease me before he gave me the key.
Valerie Burgess
September 4, 2012
As a young girl I remember living on the same street with Mr. Merriweather, and I always thought what a handsome man he was, but he looked Chinese to me. I'm so proud of the black man he was. It is a honor to of know a successful black man that had not just 1 shoe repair shops, but several shops. He fought hard to the end. May he RIP.
Makeda Cowan
September 4, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear of your dad passing. May God keep you in His strong and loving arms.
Daughter His
September 4, 2012
So blessed to have had such a unique dad, but he's gone too soon! I am inconsolable.
Ruth Jones
September 1, 2012
Love and blessings from the Jones Family, Ruth, Vanessa, Timothy, Jasmine and Isaiah (Uncle Johnny's beloved sister, Louise)
September 1, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
CHARLENE BECKAS
August 30, 2012
Papa aka My Divine Dad while here on Earth, Our spirits are always sync'd and we know you are watching over us all with your gentle spirit, love and sweet kindness, that was and is uniquely YOU :) Save us a first class seat PLZ!
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