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Anthony Merrett Obituary

Merrett, Anthony Edward

Anthony made a peaceful transition to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday September 25th, 2023. He was the eldest of five children, born June 12, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Jesse and Marine Merrett. Anthony is preceded in death by his parents but leaves to cherish his memory, Two daughters, Dawnshelle "Dwight" Woods, and Areon Bates; Two grandchildren, Jaylen Pitts and D'Sahni Woods; Three Bonus Grandchildren, Santana Birdsong, Iyanna and Ki'Yarra Clemons; Four siblings, Marcus, Renee, Michelle and Theresa; Seven nieces/nephews, Nineteen great nieces/nephews, One great great neice, family matriarch Thelma Buchanan, his caregiver nephew, Lil Mark and a host of cousins, lifetime friends. Anthony will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton. Funeral services will immediately follow at 5:00pm.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Oct. 5, 2023.

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Patricia J Hill

October 21, 2023

My Deepest Sympathies and condolences are with you all. Midnight will definitely be missed. Thanking God for all of our cherished memories. Gone but never forgotten. Now you and Eazy can continue your shopping adventures. You´re with LaVetta/Mz Vetta
Sincerely Respectfully and Lovingly
Patricia J. Hayes-Hill
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Sonya Belcher

October 8, 2023

Sending my deepest condolences to the Merrett Family.Sonya Belcher

Armand j jones

October 7, 2023

Amp,You be miss my friend ,and brother so rest in peace ,Army jones

Dee Howard-Briggs

October 3, 2023

Anthony, how well I remember your kindness & the fun we had. June 12, 1997 was to be a special day!! How soon you were gone!! Rest dear one, I will miss you. I just returned to Ohio after living in Georgia for years. Jay, told me of your passing. This is a sad day!! I Pray you're at peace!! Love Always, Dee & Zen

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3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, OH 45424

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5:00 p.m.

Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel

4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, OH 45424

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