Background
Merriweather, Russell Dell was born on October 10, 1924 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of William and Myrtle (Rhodes) Merriweather.
Merriweather, Russell Dell was born on October 10, 1924 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of William and Myrtle (Rhodes) Merriweather.
Student, Tuskegee Institute, 1942—1943. AB, Fisk University, 1950. Postgraduate, American Institute Banking, 1958.
Postgraduate, Weaver School Real Estate, 1962.
Assistant Cashier Citizens Savings Bank, Nashville, 1950—1954, vice president, 1954—1967. Chief accountant Lane College, Jackson, 1967—1973, chief business officer, since 1973.
Member executive committee National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Nashville, 1960—1966. Board directors Consumer Credit Counseling, 1966—1968, Salvation Army, Jackson, 1979—1982, chairman finance committee, 1981—1982. Vice president Jackson Area Council Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, 1982.
Member visitation committee Southern Association Colleges and Schools, Atlanta, 1981—1983. Member of National Association College and University Business Officers, Southern Association College and University Business Officers, Southern Association Finance Aid Counselors, Jackson C. of Chamber (board directors 1979-1981), Elks Lodge (secretary 1958-1959), Phi Beta Sigma.
Married Ruby Rogers, July 2, 1955.