Ronald Lee Meriwether

Ronald Lee MeriwetherMiddletown, RI - Ronald Lee Meriwether, 71, of 150 Rogers Lane, Middletown, RI, died Friday, October 30, 2009 at Newport Hospital, Newport, RI.He was the husband of Alma Young Meriwether.Born in Dayton, OH on January 17, 1938, he was the son of Lizzy Kate Meriwether and the late John E. West of Dayton, OH.Mr. Meriwether was a member of the Thessalonian Missionary Baptist Church, and worked as an assembly technician for Raytheon for many years. He was and avid billiard and card player. Mr. Meriwether had been nominated for induction into the billiard hall of fame. His biggest accomplishment in billiards was playing and beating the famous billiard player Willy Moscone.Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters Ragan M Meriwether and her companion Maastar Muhammed of Trussville, AL , Stephanie R Meriwether-Sleeper and her husband James of Newport, RI, and Rhonda Engram of Norfolk, VA, a sister Valerie VanLeer of Dayton, OH, five grandchildren Carlton R Meriwether, Jazmin R.L. Meriwether, Derek W Meriwether, Marquita Davis, and Irving Engram, two great grandchildren Catherine R.L. Meriwether and Camille T. Meriwether, a niece Stephanie VanLeer, and a friend Raymond Reyes. He was also the brother of the late Lisa Meriwether and is also survived by many Aunts and Uncles and Nieces and Nephews.His funeral will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2009, at 11:00 am in the Community Baptist Church, 50 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Boulevard, Newport.Calling hours will be held Wednesday, November 42009, from 5-8 pm in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport.