Tommy Joe Meridith

August 8, 1937 - April 15, 2009

Obituary

Mr. Tommy Joe Meridith was born on Sunday, August 8, 1937, son of the late Thomas W. and Goldie M. Keel Meridith. Mr. Meridith died Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., the age of 71 years 8 months and 7 days. He was born and reared in Trumann and had lived in California before moving back to Trumann 10 years ago. He was a factory worker. Mr. Meridith was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Meridith, two sisters, Shirley Meridith and Pauline Meridith Coker, and one sister, June Meridith Whitmire who passed away on April 16th; and his parents. Survivors include his wife, Lorenda Qualls Meridith of the home; one step-daughter, Melissa Gardner Allen of Trumann; one step-son, Eddie Weems of Trumann; one sister, Diana Sutterfield of Jonesboro; one brother, Jerry Meridith of Flintville, TN; and four grandchildren, Latisha Weems, Hanna Weems, Gage Allen and Dakota Allen. Joint memorial services with his sister, June Meridith Whitmire will be Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Rev. Bobby Watts officiating. Burial will be private. Honorary pallbearers will be Gerald Hunt, Bill Teague and Harold D. Smithson. Visitation will be Saturday afternoon from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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"Real sorry Gus knew him for a long time. will miss seeing him at thedowntown cafe. was always there when I went down there to eat. Sorry I could not make it down there to see you but was out of town. Love you man-- RIC-Bob---

Elmo (Ric-Bob) Lane, Jonesboro, Arkansas

April 22, 2009

"Aunt Gypsy and family-I am very sorry about Uncle Tommy - I will miss him. Mother really looked forward to him visiting daily and he was a big help for me while she was in the hospital. I could not have gotten through this without you and the rest of our family.I am here for you.

Letty Thompson, Jonesboro

April 20, 2009

"God be with you and your family during this time of loss...

Wayne and Glenda Hinds, Trumann

April 20, 2009

"I was sad to hear about Tom, I enjoyed sitting next to him when we were both members of Lions Club.

Carin McClung, Trumann

April 19, 2009

"Dear Tommy I will miss you so very much, but always remember the good times we spend togather.my deepest sympathy to your Family and Friends Love Gila

Gisela Meridith, Flintville TN

April 19, 2009

"Aunt Gypsy,Thank you for loving Uncle Tommy and making him so happy. You are a wonderful, kind, sweet person and I love you a bunch. Please let me know if there is ever anything we can do for you!Love, Mike

Mike Meridith, Washington, DC

April 19, 2009

"My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

Tammy Medley Collier, Lake City, AR

April 19, 2009

"I'm sorry about your loss, the whole family will be in our prayers and thoughts.

Cindy (Richey) Corbin ,

April 18, 2009

"YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS . HE WILL BE MISSED HE WAS SUCH A GREAT MAN. MYLES&JENNIFER MILLIGAN

jennifer milligan, TRUMANN

April 18, 2009

"Gypsie, We are so sorry for your loss. You and your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We just found out today or else we would have been there. Please, if you need anything let us know. Michael, Shannon and all the girls.

Michael Smithson, Austin, AR

April 18, 2009

"My sincere condolences to all friends and family

Melba Gunter Straver, Trumann, AR

April 18, 2009

"Gypsy -I was thoroughly shocked to hear about Tom. I don't get the paper, so I had not known of his passing until Tommye at the Cafe told me.Although I had only know Tom since moving back to Trumann when Mom's health started getting poor, I really liked him and our visits there at Main Street. He was warm, funny and down-to-earth. It was always a treat for me to join him, or you and him, or Harold and him to discuss the state of the world or Trumann. His passing will leave a true void in the hearts of all who knew him. I am just thankful that I did have a chance to get acquaint with him and enjoy his company there in the front booth at Main Street. May you and all the family and friends he leaves behind be blessed and comforted.Love,Mary Cunningham

Mary Lee Cunningham, Jonesboro

April 18, 2009