Arnold J. Merriweather

Arnold Merriweather Obituary Arnold Jerome Merriweather was born on February 24, 1941 to James Robert and Mattie Mae Merriweather at their home on E. 81st Street and Kinsman, Cleveland, Ohio. Arnold and family came to Bedford Township in 1947. Arnold was the seventh of thirteen children. The following siblings preceded him in death: Clinton McCamey, James Arthur, James Robert, Elizabeth Steele, Gertrude Luster and Elaine Hatchett. The surviving siblings are Robert (Bobby) Merriweather, Nora Jean Vaughn, Connie Patton, Carl Merriweather and Ruth Hester. Arnold attended the Bedford City School system where he finished his education. Growing up he liked playing baseball, making go-carts out of old wood and wagon wheels. He was always mechanical with his hands. There are numerous words that can be said about him, but none could ever complete the picture of his character. Arnold always had jobs starting with selling blackberries to neighbors, working as a caddie on the golf course during the summer and working at Southgate Car Wash in the winter. He had the desire to be responsible for himself an family. The love of cars, music, and carefree life came to a halt when he met the love of his life. Arnold Merriweather and Willa Jean Blackwell were married on October 11th, 1963 in Twinsburg, Ohio. Arnold was drafted into the US Army where he served from November 12, 1963 until November 10, 1965 and received two decorations: one good conduct medal & marksman rifle. He was then honorably discharged. In there union three children were born: Arnold Jr., Darvis (Rob) (deceased), and Kenya-deceased. He was a caring and loving husband, father and grandfather until God released him of his illness on March 28, 2022. Never wanting to leave Willa Jean by herself. He leaves to mourn his wife Willa Jean after 59 years of oneness; his only surviving child, son Arnold, Jr.; seven grandchildren: Anthony, Chandler, Demario, Britney, Omena, Arlana, and Arleka; one great grandchild: Jaylen and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Arnold J. Merriweather, please visit our floral store. Read More

Arnold J. Merriweather

February 24, 1941 - March 28, 2022