James Edward "Jimmy" Meridith, Sr.
May 11, 1942 ~ October 23, 2016
James "Jimmy" Edward Meridith, 74, died Sunday October 23rd, 2016 at Brookside Hospital in Washington DC following a myriad of health problems.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 50 years, Anita Meridith, his daughters Rachele and Crystal Meridith, son James Edward Meridith Jr (deceased), granddaughter Sarah Hicks, and many, many close friends.
Jimmy was born and raised in La Plata Maryland, the son of Cora and Elmer Meridith. He attended La Plata high school and graduated in 1960. Shortly thereafter he met Anita at Penny's bar while playing his bass guitar with the band. Music was Jimmy's first love and he played with many bands throughout his entire life. Ever the family man, he loved spending time with his family and taking annual vacations to Walt Disney World and Daytona Beach. He also had a passion for working in his garden and washing and waxing his vehicles.
Jimmy began working for Burch oil as an oil truck driver and retired after 40-plus years in 2005. He took pride in his amazing work ethic and the many friends and relationships he formed while there.
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ANITA AND FAMILY, WE ARE SO SAD TO HEAR THE PASSING OF JIMMY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. SENDING OUR LOVE. THE TWINS.
Anita & Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss, Jimmy was a great person. Prayers for all of you!
Jimmy has been reunited with family/friends, who have gone before him. He is making “sweet music” for all of them. Sincerest sympathy to Anita and all of Jimmy’s extended family. Cathy Mattingly & family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Anita and family. We will alwaysold dear many memories. Jimmy is playing good music in heaven.
Anita and family; so sorry for your loss of Jimmy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
One of the original “Wanderers” but Jimmy was himself an “original”. He will be remembered for great music, a great sense of humor and a good friend. He loved Anita and his girls. I am glad I got to visit with him not too long ago.
Anita and family jimmy was a good man.him and my dad are smiling down on us from above god bless u and family.
Anita and Family. So sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Anita and All family members sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. I remember he and the “Original” Wanderers playing throughout the county and at many wedding receptions. Thoughts and Prayers to You and Family. Love ANN
Anita, please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of Jimmy. He played great music and will be missed.
Anita, & Family,
May many happy memories fill your hearts in the days ahead. we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. The original Wanderer’s (including Jimmy) were the band that played at our wedding reception 52 years ago. He was a great guy.
So sorry to hear that Jimmy has passed. He was one of a kind. Phil enjoyed working with him at Burch Oil for all those years. He came home many times laughing at some of Jimmys antics.God bless you and your family.
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Jimmy. sorry for the familys loss. he will be missed deeply. R.I.P. my friend Jimmy.
Anita and the entire family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry to hear about Jimmy’s passing. RIP Jimmy.
Anita and family, we are so sorry for you and your family. We know you will miss Jimmy terribly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. Son and Elaine Wood
My thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed but is in great company. He will always by my Uncle Jimmy!
So sorry to hear about Jimmy’s passing. I loved hearing him play in some of the bands I followed. He will be deeply missed. My prayers go out to his family.