James Edward "Jimmy" Meridith, Jr., 41, of Potterville, MI formerly of Mechanicsville, MD died May 17, 2008 in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI.

Born March 12, 1967 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of James Edward and Anita Marie Battenfield Meridith, Sr.

He is survived by his fiance' Linda Gill of Potterville, MI and his sisters: Rachele Marie and Crystal Lea Meridith both of Mechanicsville, MD.

Jimmy graduated from Chopticon High School Class of 1985. He was a lifelong St. Mary's County resident, until 2003 when he moved to Potterville, MI. He was an avid drummer and played with various bands such as: "The Wanderers", "Timberline", "Casino", "Murphy's Law" and many others. He loved country and rock n roll music, animals and fishing. He enjoyed telling stories and being a comedian.

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 23, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Fr. Keith Woods officiating.

Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be Charles Burch, Donald Nice, George Bowles, Sr., Tony Adams, Tom Kendal, Timmy Wood, William Ridgell and James Harvey Morgan, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be Loren Nelson, Bobby Murphy, Randy Johnson, Jerry Burch, Jr., David Gatton, Pat Gatton and Mike Gatton.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.