Birth date: Nov 23, 1945 Death date: Dec 9, 2020
Michael Penn Meroney Born November 23,1945 in Miami, Florida and passed away December 9, 2020 in Frisco, Texas. Preceded in death by Father Charles Arthur Meroney and Mother Thelma Ward Meroney. Survived by his wife Carol Elizab Read Obituary
Peyton, you did an outstanding job of characterizing your dad. I felt Mike’s spirit and visualized his mischievous grin throughout the day. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed by you, your mom, sisters, and all his precious family. May God comfort you all continually during this season of grief.
I met Mike when he came to TJ, and he immediately joined our group of friends. He was always happy, smiling and fun-loving. I have a vivid memory of Mike driving a huge emerald green Oldsmobile (formerly his father's) which we called the "Green Pea"!
We would pile in, blast music and Mike would drive while waiving his hands in the air and singing whatever was on the radio. I loved seeing him 3 or 4 years ago at Diane Goodall Sealy's house at a party.
Molly Malone
I will really miss my best dance partner. Diane Goodall Sealy
Peyton, So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. He was such a nice man and glad I got to know him and you when we worked at SPA. You, and the rest of the Meroney Family, are in my prayers!
After reading Mike's obituary and more comments from some of his many friends I realized that although I have known Mike all my life, there were things I either didn't know about him or have forgotten. I was surprised to learn of Mike's mastery of both Hebrew and Greek to aid in his study of scripture. I also didn't know of his passion for sailing. Thanks to all of you who have left comments which help to create a wonderful narrative of some significant events in Mike's life.
Mike and I were very close growing up in Dallas, and I was honored to serve as "Best Man" for his wedding to Carol in the mid sixties. Shortly after that I moved to Arizona and my connection with Mike and Carol was limited to a few brief visits to Dallas. Mike did travel to Phoenix in 1970 to be in my wedding to Nancy, and then Mike and Carol came to visit us at our home in Redding, CA around 1997 just after Mike had been diagnosed with Parkinson's. Mike taught me how to fly fish and we had a great time hanging out and fishing until dark. After that, there were a few brief visits when I was in Dallas usually due to some family member having passed away. The last time was December, 2017 when I went to their home in Frisco and took Mike to lunch.
Mike was one of the most fun loving and courageous people I have ever met. I feel fortunate to have know him.
With love, Jim Pernell
I am impressed with Mike’s accomplishments and all he has gone through over the years. What a long list of things he did and the hearts he touched. I am also impressed with Brian Mahon’s good memory! It certainly brought back lots of things I had forgotten. However, I will never forget Mike and Carol. Mike’s laugh and Carol’s sweet smile. Mike was a great friend to all. I was fortunate enough to hang with that whole gang my Junior and Senior year at Hillcrest. First with Frank X Tolbert and then with Doug Simril. My favorite music is still R&B like BB or Clapton etc. I have the most vivid memory of Mike playing Johnny B Good on his guitar at LouAnns. I can’t tell you who else was there, but Mike. I have a memory of him really getting into that song and he was bending over just like Chuck Berry. I have a horrible memory, but I can see that clearly. Carol and I had many adventures together as she dated Roy and I dated Doug for a time. We all ran with the “gang”. Tons of fun and great music.
I can see Mike walking along with his bounce and a smile on his face. He was always ready for fun and we had our share. Speaking of Doug and Cecil selling cars at Trophy Nissan, their theme song still plays to this day on TV… Trophy, Trophy Nisson……. Cecil told me years later they didn’t get credit or money for doing it. I can hear Doug’s voice in the background every time I hear it.
Carol was probably the sweetest person and most laid back of anyone. We had some crazy times together. When she got with Mike it sounds like they continued their life with family and lots of friends. Mike certainly kept busy despite his Parkinson’s, which would be really a difficult thing to do unless someone had a strong, positive attitude like he must have had.
Lastly, I regret that I have not seen either for many years which the exception of the 50th Hillcrest reunion. I enjoyed being with them then and wish I had kept our friendship alive.
Love to the Meroney family.
Kathy Ellis Wright
