H. Clifford Merideth, Jr., 82, formerly of Louisville passed from this life on Sunday January 17, 2010 at his home in Leitchfield, KY with his family by his side. He was a retired employee of the American Synthetic Rubber Corp. a Presbyterian by faith, and a Marine Veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Merideth and a sister, Polly Taylor. He is survived by his wife of 59 years the former Creta Roney Merideth; daughter, Susan Howard (John); sons, Brad Merideth (Mary Ann), and Paul Merideth (Theresa); a sister, Jean Harp; 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. A service to celebrate Mr. Merideth's life will be held at 10 am Friday at the Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3601 Taylor Blvd. with burial to follow in Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Visitation will be from 2-8 pm Thursday. The family will also have visitation from 2-7 pm CST Wednesday at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Red Cross or the National Children's Leukemia Foundation. Online memorial at www.mem.com.