Dexter Lamar Merriweather

Dexter Lamar Merriweather was born December 21, 1974, in Orlando, Florida, to parents, Ora Lee Senior and James Merriweather, Sr. He graduated from Wymore High School in Eatonville, Florida. While in high school, Dexter was a star basketball player and wore the number twelve loud and proud. He enjoyed all sports. His favorite NFL team was the Dallas Cowboys. He also enjoyed hanging out with family and friends. He was highly skilled with tools and worked as a kitchen cabinet installer, and a truck driver as well. Dexter met Tami Battle while in the first grade at Maxey Elementary School. Later down the line, in 1993 they became a couple. In 1994, he went on to attend Brewer-Parker College for a short period of time due to the excitement of fathering his first child in 1994. He and Tami married in 2001, and by then, they shared two daughters and eventually became parents to three more daughters. They continued their union for fifteen (15) years while still remaining friends. Dexter loved his family and was passionate about being a father and grandfather. He was a great father to his girls. He was gentle while doing their hair, taught them how to drive, gave the best kisses, caring, very funny, and was the loudest while singing Happy Birthday or any song for that matter. Dexter was greatly loved by his children through it all, and always welcomed them with love. Dexter was preceded in death by his Father, James Merriweather, Sr.; Mother, Ora Lee Senior; and Brothers: Maurice Senior and Anthony Merriweather. Left to cherish his memory: his loving Daughters: Ty’Quanna Battle and Dextiny Merriweather, both of Winter Garden, Florida, Tamia Merriweather, D’Oralee Merriweather, both of Winter Garden, Florida, and Dezirae Merriweather of Winter Garden, Florida; Stepdaughter, Tamisha Noble (De’Edrick) of Winter Garden, Florida; Brothers: James Merriweather and Jermell Merriweather, both of Winter Garden, Florida, and Avery Merriweather (Cindy) of Orlando, Florida; Sister, Cheryl Pollard (Michael) of Winter Garden, Florida; Special Friend and Ex-Wife, Tami “Duke” Battle; Godson, Rontavious Williams; 12 Grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives, and friends.

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Dexter Lamar Merriweather

December 21, 1974 - December 3, 2024