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Obituary For Mr. Jerald Samuel Meacham

Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home announce the passing of Mr. Jerald Meacham of Cleveland, Ohio and formerly of Tuscaloosa. Mr. Meacham passed on June 3, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a member of Druid High School Class of 1970. Jerald Samuel Meacham passed peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2019, in Shaker Heights, OH. He was born on July 28, 1952, in Tuscaloosa, AL. After graduating from Druid High School in 1970, he attended Tufts University in Medford, MA, where he received a B.A. in History in 1973. From there, he served in the United States Navy before enrolling at the University of Alabama School of Law, where he earned his J.D. in 1978. Jerald was admitted to the Indiana Bar in 1979. During his professional life, Jerald established a law practice and became a referee judge in Gary, IN. He furthered his education, earning a M.S. in Educational Design from Purdue University Northwest (Hammond, IN) in 1997. In his later years, he worked part-time in veteran services in Cleveland, where he made his home. Jerald loved music, politics, laughing, and playing chess. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matt and Ruth Kate Meacham; his five siblings, Wilma Edmonds, Bernard and Adolph Meacham, Mildred Williams, and Carl Meacham. With his former wife, Verna Stroman Meacham, he is survived by their three children, Bradford Meacham (Latonia), Jonathan Meacham, and Jennifer Meacham; five siblings, Margaret and Barbara Meacham, Muhammad Musau, Marsha Williams, and Sherwood Meacham; his aunt, Geneva Ball; and nephews, nieces, and other relatives. A home going celebration for Jerald will be held in Las Vegas, NV on July 5, 2019. Memorial services will be held in Tuscaloosa, AL - date TBD.

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Sorry for your loss. My prayers to the entire Meacham family and especially to my childhood friend, Sherwood. Ralphaell Wilkins

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-RH, Queens, N.Y.

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So sorry for your loss. God’s Words promise that ‘last enemy, death will be brought to nothing.’ 1st Corinthians 15:26; Revelation 21;4

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It saddens me to learn of Jerald's passing. He was my classmate in law school and, more so, a friend. He was quiet and reserved, but with a great, dry sense of humor. I could always count on a good laugh or at least a cheerful smile from him. I have nothing but the fondest memories. I don't know his family, but I can only imagine Jerald would have been a devoted father and a good man. I will pray for your comfort in this time of loss. Sincerely, Larry Madison, Hartselle, Alabama

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My prayers and sympathetic thoughts to Bradford, Latonia, Jennifer, Jonathan, and Ms. Meacham. Sheria Smith

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RIP my childhood friend. Theodies Mitchell

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