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Ferman MERRITT Obituary
Age 88 was called home
December 15, 2020. A native of Homer, LA. Preceded in death by his parents, William & Eva Merritt; four sisters, two brothers; and a son. Ferman founded F & M Hauling, which served the Dayton area's
bustling housing construction industry from the 60's – 80's. He was later active with
Dayton's Southwest Priority Board, and became a member of Phillips Temple C.M.E Church, where he became an invaluable usher and trustee. Survived by his wife of over 60 years, Lucretia; son, Robert Brown; two daughters, Latischa (John and daughter Kacey Hanson) Hanson and Balisha Merritt; grandchildren, Robyn Roberts, Michael Scott, Jr., El-Asa Crawford, El-Ayanna
Crawford, Asante Crawford; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of close friends. Services 11:30 A.M.,
Monday, December 28, 2020, at Phillips Temple CME Church. Interment Dayton National Cemetery.
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Ms. Cynthia y. Ladd
December 30, 2020
Mrs. Lucretia and family, may our God bless and keep you all in he’s loving care! And know that earth has no sorrow that OUR GOD IN HEAVEN CAN NOT HEAL!!! Mr. Merritt was such a kind and loving man of GOD. I thank GOD for the opportunity to encourage and minister to him!! Although I feel he helped me in so many ways, he was a true inspiration. Phillips temples care and compassion ministry, Ms. Cynthia y. Ladd
Corinthia Morrow
December 30, 2020
A real man of God, You will be missed. Praying for the family
patriicia love
December 27, 2020
To the Family, our hearts go out to Lucretia and children. Mr. Merritt was one of the most kindness person I have ever known. He was a man that truly believed in the Lord, his acts of kindness and love will remain within me forever. Lucretia , we will keep you in our prayers, much love to you and your Family, Thank You God for allowing us for being a part of Ferman's Life. God Blessings, Joe & Patt Love
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