George Alonzo 'Mookie' Meredith Jr.

DOVER - George Alonzo "Mookie" Meredith Jr., of Dover, departed this life at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008. Born in Rahway, N.J., to the late George A. Meredith Sr. and Donna Denise Bigsby-Meredith. He attended Dover High School and Delaware State University. George was the proud owner of Split Ends Barber Shop on Kirkwood Street where he touched the lives of many with his jovial nature and warm, welcoming conversations. His greatest joy was the time he spent with his family and friends. George was an avid New York Giants fan and had a passion for refurbishing classic cars. He was preceded in death by his father, George A. Meredith Sr. Mook was a loving husband and a devoted father. He is survived by his wife, Abena Whitted-Nti; four children, Amber, Ty'Asia, Amir, and Naima; mother, Donna Denise Bigsby-Meredith; brothers, Franklin H. R. "Randy" Meredith, Alex D. Meredith, and Todd N. Meredith; grandmother, Elizabeth Meredith; uncle and aunt, William and Donna Meredith; godchildren, Blake, Dermain, and Udomo Gibbs, and Tanelle Simpson; and a host of family and dear friends. Services will be 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Delaware State University Campus, where a viewing will be from 2-4 p.m. Repass will be held at Cavalier East on South Little Creek from 6-8 p.m. Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home.