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Bruce Meriwether Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 14, 2025.

Bruce Meriwether, born in Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on February 12, 2025, at the age of 87.

Bruce is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Bonnie Meriwether; their children, Jann Samuels (Steve), Wendy Colosi (Victor), Angela White (Mike), and Bill Meriwether (Julie); and their grandchildren, Anthony Colosi, Michael Colosi, Nicholas Colosi, Cody Colosi and Mary Beth White. He is also survived by his brother, David Meriwether, sister, Jeanina Cobb, and sister-in-law Melba Meriwether. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, James and Pearl Meriwether; his brother, Jim Meriwether; sister-in-law, Marianne Meriwether; and brother-in-law, Donnie Cobb.

A memorial service to honor Bruce's life will be held on March 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Nashville First Baptist Church, located at 108 7th Avenue South in Nashville, Tennessee. Visitation with the family will be in the chapel from 12:30-2:00, followed by the service in the sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation in his honor can be sent to the Dementia Society of America.

Bruce's memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.

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March 23, 2025

Deborah Curd Holley posted to the memorial.

February 20, 2025

Linda Pharr Rogers posted to the memorial.

February 20, 2025

Paul Darden posted to the memorial.

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Deborah Curd Holley

March 23, 2025

Mr. Meriwether was my choral director for four years in the Jolly Rogers group in high school. He was a lovely man and taught us beautiful music. He taught us to strive for excellence in every performance and under his guidance we learned to sing with gladness and joy. Thank you for such wonderful teaching.

Linda Pharr Rogers

February 20, 2025

Mr. Meriwether created and led the girls´ glee club, The Jolly Rogers, at Two Rivers High School.
It was the highlight of my four high school years!
We prepared and sang by memory incredibly beautiful and difficult arrangements and performed all over Nashville. We sang in the chapel service at Belmont College, at local churches, and civic clubs. Christmas time was the highlight of the year! We even cut a record. We always won top awards in chorus competitions.
We had so much fun and worked so hard.
So thankful for Mr. Meriwether and my Jolly Rogers´ family!

Paul Darden

February 20, 2025

I will remember Bruce mainly for the many times that I saw him jogging or walking near my house on McGavock Pike, and in all kinds of weather, and thinking with him so healthy looking that he needed to be doing other things, not needing that exercise. Always noticed him in the church choir and especially when he was the president. His singing at a friend's funeral impressed me with his beautiful voice and I know many at McGavock High School will remember his time there.

Joe O´Steen

February 17, 2025

A wonderful teacher and a good man. I had him for music at Two Rivers HS for 5 consecutive years in the `60´s and early 70´s (male chorus and choir).
I do have a funny story that I will relate at another time.