Buford "Tootie" Meredith

Buford James "Tootie" Meredith III, 68, of Ravenna, died Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna.

He was born September 18, 1946 in Ravenna to Buford and Nancy (Thomas) Meredith II. He was active with C.A.S. Adult Daycare Center in Ravenna and cared for by Independence of Portage County in Ravenna. He loved to watch wrestling and enjoyed bowling. The family wishes to thank all his caregivers, and his best friends, Brent and Paul.

He is survived by his sisters, Gloria Jean (Marvin) Maffett of Kent, Marlene Wright of Kent and adopted sister Liz Reed of Akron; nieces, Cheryl Friday of Akron, Alanna Wright of Brimfield, and Ralise Wright of Kent; nephews, Marvin Maffett Jr. of Akron, and Derrick (Valerie) Maffett of Clarksville, TN; great nieces and nephews, Derricus Friday, Tiana Friday, Shannon Gayles, Giavanni Maffett, Morgan Maffett, Arianna Williams, Mikel Smith, Derrick Maffett Jr., Derria Maffett, Devonte Maffett, Demarques Maffett, Destinee Maffett, D'ron Maffett, Davion Wright, Trinity Rakes, Marcus Turnage, Ronald Turnage, Malaya Turnage; uncles, Ralph Meredith of Detroit and Robert (Ellie) Thomas of Sacramento; aunt Joyce Meredith also of Detroit; many cousins; and many great great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Ronald Wright.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, January 3rd at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Marvin Phillip Morris officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the services. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery.