James Alan Meriwether, 79, of Blandinsville passed away at 8:25 p.m. Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side.
Jim was born on September 3, 1946 in Macomb, Illinois to William Sr and Ferne Grigsby Meriwether. He married Sherry Thompson on January 13, 1968 in Blandinsville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Luan Meriwether; one brother-in-law, Morris “Tink” Kempher and one sister-in-law, Rosalyn Meriwether.
He is survived by his wife, Sherry; daughter, Stephanie (Scott) Raimer of Hannibal, Missouri, sister, Carolyn Kempher of Blandinsville; brother, William Meriwether, Jr of Blandinsville; and several nieces and nephews.
Jim lived all of his life in McDonough County (Blandinsville). He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1964.
