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Darrell Merriweather

July 03, 1954 - October 03, 2021

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Obituary For Darrell Merriweather

Family and Friends, It is with great sadness that I must announce that our Brother and loved one Darrell Merriweather has reached the end of his journey on the rough and rugged road and has secured a much smoother path as he is Asleep with God our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 1Thessalonians 4:14

Many of you may remember Darrell as One who lived life to the fullest and who was indeed an adventurous soul. He simply enjoyed people from all walks of life, visiting with them and loved being the center of attention. Darrell was the first and oldest child born to Navy Chief John Merriweather and Alma Merriweather.

Darrell has 3 brothers Leonard, Michael (Sandra Merriweather), David (Asleep in Christ Jesus) and 2 sisters Ye'von Merriweather Chester and Audrey Merriweather. Darrell was born in San Diego California. He was raised in a Navy Family that constantly required moving to Naval ports of Calls in New York, San Francisco, San Diego before finally settling here in Northern California in Vallejo California.

Darrell was quite a character and quite a Ladies man and fashioned himself to a young Billy Dee whom he looked like and favored. Michael said “ I can still picture cruising Vallejo with Darrell as he was taking or picking me up from practice in his 1972 Buick Wildcat listening and blasting Funkadelic on the 8 track with his Godfather brim on with Darrell smoking on his Tip-O-rillos cigars.”

Growing up, Darrell was a pretty good athlete and was admired by many. He had a love and a knack for all sports but played and excelled in baseball and football particularly. Darrell being an left handed pitcher, was a terror on the mound. Darrell was graduate of Hogan High school in Vallejo California where he starred on the Hogan Spartans football team. Darrell was often in the paper for sports and I would keep the clipping of him in my wallet. "See" I would tell everyone pulling out the newspaper clipping "that's my Big Brother!!" Michael said.

Darrell was such a big influence athletically on his younger brother that Michael would often follow him and emulate him so much that evidently Darrell will let him tag along and play baseball, basketball and football with him and his friends despite the huge age difference. Because of Darrell’s mentorship Michael went on to play 11 years in the NFL as a top defender.

After graduating high school Darrell decided to follow his father‘s Navy Chief John Merriweather path and enlisted in the Navy. Darrell was quickly promoted Unit Squad Leader and earning a extra stripe in charge of 125 men at Point Loma Navy base in San Diego, California. Darrell served proudly in the Navy as a Electrical Workman working on military aircraft and civilian work for a 2 1/2 years until his Honorable Discharge. Darrell’s Tours of Duty were in Millington, Tennessee, Barber Point, Hawaii, dropping off marines in the Middle East and Norfolk, Virginia. Later Darrell used the GI Bill to earned his BS in Business Administration from San Diego State in 1981.

While still as a Naval Reservist, Darrell worked for numerous Fortune 500 companies in the Financial sector including John Hancock Financial Company and Prudential after years with A.L Williams Insurance Company.

Darrell married briefly Church Of God In Christ Superintendent E.G Williams and Irene Williams’ daughter Rita whose union produced no children.

Darrell was also an accomplished drummer from a young age which he kept the passion going by playing the Bongos despite the loss of the use of his legs caused by a escalator accident. Despite being wheel chair bound he was still able to live a short but colorful life.

Darrell loved the West Coast and lived in San Diego, San Francisco and Vallejo but he loved Seattle, Washington because of the mild weather and closeness to his favorite Aunt, Auntie Leslie and her beautiful family there.

In closing, Darrell was a loving, energetic, opinioned, man with a strong demeanor that despite his personal struggles he knew where His strength and salvation came from and trusted in the Lord Jesus during his latter days. He loved going to his Church 1st AME in Seattle where Pastor Carey Anderson presided when weather permitted and transportation was available.

Darrell was a Foodie and he really loved and appreciated good home cooked meals especially from his mom Alma Merriweather and girlfriend Karen Renfro.

Darrell being raised in the Bay Area, he really loved all the Bay area sports teams Giants, A's and Forty Niners. Michael said "It was my brother Darrell that took me to my very first NFL game at Candle Stick in San Francisco where we saw then SF Forty Niner Running Back OJ Simpson play some of his last games." Darrell liked the Steelers by default of course but it was the Oakland Raiders who were his favorite and of course during Hoop season it was all about the Dubs ...the Golden State Warriors!

In closing, Darrell was a fantastic Big brother, an awesome relative to scores of loving cousins, nephews, nieces, aunts and uncles and a Friend to all! We all will miss Darrell’s hardy laugh, corny storytelling and his genuine warm smile that lit up any room he entered. Michael said again" I am personally going miss that every weekend getting a call from Darrell where He would always say " MM Man what u say what u say MM Man" and we start talking about what going on in this crazy world or about a football game or NBA Basketball game! Or we will talk about Food and I will ease in the conversation there about God and health tips till he says Ooh time for me to get off the phone with a big laugh. Really going to miss that time Big Brother Darrell Merriweather!"

To Thee My Dear Brother Sleep well till we see you in Heaven ...... We Love you always and you will deeply be Missed you here Earthly! Thank you Darrell for your Service!!!

Oorah!!!

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  • October 22, 2021

    Trey Merriweather

  • October 17, 2021

    James Zachary

    Rest in peace Darrel you fought good fight of faith in this world; now God has chosen to give you everlasting peace in his embrace. James Zachary (Detroit, MI)

  • October 16, 2021

    Martyn Harmon

    Sorry for your lost Merriweather family. Death is never easy because it's not natural, even though it's so common to mankind, we have to learn to cope with grief. I don't know how you feel, I can only imagine. What has brought me comfort in times of lost is an ancient wise saying, "Better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting, for that is the end of every man, and the living should take it to heart." -Ecclesiastes 7:2 Grief can provide new insights into what truly matters. It can give us the opportunity to evaluate how we are using our life. And if needed, we can make adjustments in our priorities. Even this sad occasion can give us an opportunity to live life "half full" instead of "half empty".

  • October 15, 2021

    Brenda Davis

    To my Merriweather cousins, sorry for the loss of your brother and my cousin. I had not seen Darrell in years but we spoke often over the phone, he was always funny and concerned about the family. If you said anything that he did not want to hear "Alright time for me to get off now" ..and I would laugh and shake my head thinking "that's my cousin"! I will look forward to the time when I can see him as he once was, a strong physical young man. As Revelation 21:4 says.." And death will be no more.." He will be missed. Michael, Bruce, Audrey, Ye'Von stay strong, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Cousin Brenda and family..

  • October 14, 2021

    Gary Kirven

    To the Merriweather family . Sincere Condolences and Prayers!!!!

  • October 13, 2021

    Leslie and Percy Sims

    Looking forward to that big belly laugh that Darrell would do when he didn't want to listen to what you had to say..when that happened,the next would be" I gotta go Auntie, game is on!, I had him looking up Family History, and he enjoyed talking to Cousins on Facebook.. I'll miss the Midnight calls from Darrell to say, How's things going in KENT? I'd say IT'S Midnight Nephew!, Looking forward to seeing him again real soon, Love to YeVon, Leonard,Audrey,Mike Auntie Bea

  • October 13, 2021

    Tena Williams

    To Bruce, Audrey, and Michael Merriweather, How very sorry I am to learn about Darrell's death. Please accept my prayers and condolences , a death of a loved one is never easy. In fact, 1 Corinthians 15:26 calls death, " an enemy", because it cruelly robs us of the one's that we love so much.. But we do have hope! Darrell , was always so very easy going, and also very funny! We had lots of adventurous times back when we were kids! Especially when we lived in Alameda, and you all in Vallejo, we spent a lot of time together. Darrell was "cool", as he was older than we were, and so, we looked up to him. I remember when he finished his Military training here in San Diego, we were there to attend his graduation.. The last time that I saw him, was at my beloved Grandmother's Memorial Service, here in San Diego, his Aunt May, and it was really good to see him again. He was still just as easy going and as funny as ever! So my dear Cousins, it's true, we have lost many of our family over the years.......However, While we grieve today, we have real hope to be reunited with them. again. I am looking forward to the words of Revelation 21:3,4 being fulfilled.."Jehovah God will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more. Neither will mourning, nor outcry, nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." These are things that are associated with life on the earth.... So I look forward to a time in the near future, to welcome back Darrell, along with all of our other loved ones that we have lost in death, to life again on a cleansed earth, a Paradise. The resurrection hope that Jesus spoke about at John 5:28,29., and then later demonstrated it when he brought his good friend Lazarus back to life! ( John 11th Chapter). Such a wonderful future is in store! I can't wait for the reunion!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾. Love, Your cousin, Tena Williams

  • October 12, 2021

    Sammy Allen

    I'm so sorry to hear of Darrell's passing. I'm praying for the peace and strength of the extended Merriweather family. Your family in Texas and Louisiana is thinking of you.

  • October 12, 2021

    Jewel Spencer

    God's blessings to the Merriweather Family. We are truly sorry for your loss! Howard & Jewel Spencer

  • October 12, 2021

    Jewel Spencer

  • October 12, 2021

    Estella Johnson

  • October 10, 2021

    L Small

    God's blessing to the Merriweather Family. So very sorry for your loss. L Small and Family

  • October 08, 2021

    Peggy and Louie Pickens

    May God comfort you and the family. We will be thinking of you all. Stay strong.

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