of Jonesboro, AR
November 12, 1939 - June 12, 2012
Thomas ''Tommy'' Preston Meridith, age 72, of Jonesboro passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born November 12, 1939 to Gene and Rachel Meridith near Jonesboro. Tommy owned and operated Meridith TV Sales and Service for many years in Jonesboro. He was a member of Prospect Baptist Church. His favorite saying was ''Ain't God Good?'' He was a member of the 1958 class of Bono High School, served in the Arkansas National Guard and was an active Mason. Tommy was an avid amateur radio operator since age 15 (when he built his first rig), enjoyed photography and feeding the birds. He held a private pilot's license in earlier years. He also enjoyed and played banjo in the bluegrass band, Shady Hill.
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Alba Jean Born; and two brothers-in-law, Carl Born and Henry Sherman.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Norma Summers Meridith; a son, Steve Meridith and wife Toni; a granddaughter, Secret Rackley; a grandson, Cody Phillips and fiancée
Kaitlin Glaub; a sister, Frances Sherman; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be 5-7 pm Thursday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro.
Funeral services will be 1 pm Friday at the funeral home with Paul White and Mike Book officiating. Burial will follow at Union Grove Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will include Troy Snell, Steve Lamb, Bill Summers, Scott Sherman, Mitch Swindle and Chris Treadway. Honorary pallbearers will include Ralph Browning, Ernest Hallmark, Rick Lane, Dennis Smith, Eugene Sherman, ham radio operators of Northeast Arkansas and the Northeast Arkansas Bluegrass Association.
Lasting memorials can be made to either the Prospect Baptist Church, 4200 East Johnson, Jonesboro AR 72401 or to the Union Grove Methodist Cemetery Fund, 1961 CR 304, Jonesboro AR 72401.
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32 Condolence(s)
Bill & Kathy Hosman
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Norma, our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. We always thought so much of Tommy. Mom & Dad were blessed to know him & you, many years---meeting as Ham Radio Operators. You both were a blessing to mom too. She always enjoyed seeing you both at church at Highland Hills. God bless you.
Mark Wade
Friday, June 15, 2012
Tommy will be missed.
He was always on the radio ready to talk when no one else was there. He always responded when ask how he was doing " im doing 110 percent". No we know he is!!
Sharon (Rees) Cline
Friday, June 15, 2012
Norma, Steve and Family, I am so sorry , Tommy was a great person, amd will be missed by many, I have cried tears, of sadness for all the good ole times, and of joy that he is resting peaceful now with our Lord. I remember so many good ole time's, Except that Stevie and his professional shin kicking with his litle cowboy boots, I think sometimes I still have bruises, Steve may your little ones wear boots and learn how to kick, I know you can teach them. Love you all . My prayerrs are with you.
Charles & Pam Wells
Friday, June 15, 2012
We looked forward to the Mena and Russellville hamfest every year to see and visit with Tom. For many years he was a regular ham radio operator on 3.937 in the morning. He will be missed. Charlie KM5GJ and Pam N5PAM
Mary Jo Giibson
Friday, June 15, 2012
Norma and Family,
Bob & I are saddened to hear of your loss. You and your sweetheart had a wonderful marriage. Your committment to each other is an example for others. You and your family are in our prayers.
Paul Daulton
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Norma , Glenda and I will remember you and your family in our prayers.
Sorry I will not be able to attend services.
Paul and Glenda Daulton
Chris Pfeifer
Thursday, June 14, 2012
WHAT A GREAT LOSS. HE KNEW ME LONG BEFORE I KNEW HIM. I WONT SOON FORGET HIM.
Bill @ Reda May
Thursday, June 14, 2012
God bless you and your family.
Bobby &Ronda Livingston
Thursday, June 14, 2012
from Bobby N5yle and Ronda N5yvy , we know you are up there looking down on all of us. you well be missed.
Tracy Smith Holt
Thursday, June 14, 2012
So you have pain now; but I will see you again,
and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take
your joy from you.
John 16.22
Steve my prayers are with you and your family.
Richard Choat
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Please know that our prayers are with you and your family. God bless and keep you.
Becky Gilliam
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Norma,
My sincere condolences in the loss of your precious husband Tommy. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Becky Gilliam
Shirley Mask-Smith
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Norma, Steve, and family
I'm sorry about Tommy , My prayers are with you at this time.
God Bless
Shirley
Candice Newman
Thursday, June 14, 2012
I am so sorry about your loss. Please let me know if I can do anything for you.
Patty lee Smith
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Norma, so sorry for your loss. I have been there and know how it feels. The good Lord is with him and all of you who are left with wonderful memories.
Charles and Shirley Price
Thursday, June 14, 2012
We are sorry to lose a good friend and wonderful person. Our prayers are with Norma and family. God bless.
Staci Fielder Smith
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Francis, Steve and Toni, So sorry for your loss. Prayers go out to your family. Staci and Traci
Bob Simpson
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Norma, I am so sorry. I really thought a lot of Tommy, had no idea he was having health problems. Was out of touch too many years. May GOD help you and the family through this sad time. I remember all the good times we had camping with you guys. Love, Bob
ken & sandra copeland
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
norma & family
our prayers are with you and steve and family
may tommy rest in peace. we will think of him often
Ruth & Pete Levasseur
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Norma my heart is so very heavy at the loss of my lil buddy. He was not only a dear friend but also my banjo mentor. I am going to miss him so very much. I pray for you and the rest of your family that the Lord will wrap his arms around you and get you thru the dark days ahead. Just know that we love you and are thinking about you and praying for you. Sure wish we could make the funeral but it is so very far. Need us sweetie just call. Love ya
Pete and Ruth Levasseur
John Godfrey -ke5nzy
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Like Tommy says "Ain't God Good!" We will all miss Tommy, but I thank God we can know, when we get through here on this earth and with this body, that God has a greater plan for us with him.
DAVID MC DONALD
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
May GOD let you rest in peice now.
Linda Jobe
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Norma, Frances and family: I'm so sorry to hear about the death of Tommy. May The Lord surround you with His peace and love as you go about the coming weeks. I send my love to all of you, Linda Goodman Jobe
Bill & Charlotte Lee
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
God now has a great banjo picker in heaven to play for him. Tom will be sorely missed. Our prayers are with you and the family. We love you very much
QWSP staff
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Sorry to hear of Mr. Tommy's passing. Saddens us all. The Crew at Queen Wilhelmina State Park.
Ernie & Gloria Shumake
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
You have Our Sympathy and Thoughts during this Time....
Doug Robbins W5DUG
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Tom will be greatly missed by his fellow Ham radio friends.
Alice C. Gonsalves
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Norma, words escape me. I am so sorry about Tommy.
Our prayers are with you. Love you a bunch. Alice Gregson (Gonsalves) and John.
Linda&Buster Morrow
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Are thoughts & prayes to the Family
Tom Lloyd
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
73 Old Man, Tom Lloyd, N5AS
Rene Payton
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
I am so sorry for your lost, he will be very missed. My prayers are with you all.
Tim and Becki (Dean) Gibson and Beth (Gibson) Massa
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Steve and Toni,
So sorry for the loss of Mr. Tommy. We have enjoyed knowing him all these years. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.
Tim, Becki and Patsy Gibson and Beth Massa