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GEORGE MERRIMAN Obituary
Age 72, born June 3, 1950, in Dayton, Ohio, departed this earthly life Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Hospice of Dayton, after battling cancer. He graduated from Dunbar High School, Class of 1968. He retired from General Motors after 31 years of service. He received Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church, serving as a Deacon and Leader. Preceded in death by his father, George Merriman Sr.; grandmothers, Alice Merriman, Pearl Cheek; grandfather, Landon Cheek II; uncle, Landon Cheek III; sister-in-law, Cornelia Merriman. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 51 years, Pamela Merriman; mother, Helen Merriman; daughter, Tilesha Merriman; son, Terrance Merriman; grandson, Terrance Merriman Jr.; sister, Deborah Merriman; brothers, Jonathan Merriman, Landis Merriman (fiancée, Cheri); loving and devoted cousin, Medoria (Darryl) Smith, and the Cheek/Nalls family; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A special thanks to the Saunders family. Funeral service 11 am Tuesday, July 12, at Mt. Enon M. B. Church, 1501 W. Third St. Visitation 10-11 am. Interment West Memory Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc.
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Tracey Billingsley
July 15, 2022
Please accept my sincerest condolences. I will miss his beautiful smile and always, always a kind word. My prayers are with the family.
Beverly Moore
July 12, 2022
To Pamela and the family, I'm so sorry and saddened for your loss. George was my golf buddy. I will miss him dearly. My sincere condolences to to you all at this time.
~Beverly Moore and Family.
Van Q. Rountree Sr.
July 12, 2022
To the Merriman family:
I'd like to extend my deepest and most sincere condolences at the passing of your loved one.
George was a very friendly fellow and I enjoyed our times bowling in the Gem City Senate league.
Rest in Heaven George!!!
Sincerely,
Van Q. Rountree Sr.
Melody Williams
July 11, 2022
That smile is what I will always remember! It was always a pleasure to walk in the bowling alley and be able to see you brighten up the day. The 3 Musketeers are broken - you, Johnnie and Perry - always together! Hugs and prayers to the entire family.
Gwendolyn Baxter
July 11, 2022
My deepest condolences and prayers to my Dayton family. I'm so sorry for the loss of Cousin George. I can't imagine the pain that all of you are going through at this time. Just know that the Lord has given George his rest. No more pain and suffering. May God continue to bless all of you and be your solace as you go through your loss.
Deborah Robertson
July 10, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cam and Hattie Few
July 10, 2022
Our sincere condolences to Pam and the Merriman family. A light is dim in your family, but it will never be completely out....as we remember George with his beautiful smile and his thoughtful ways, a light will forever shine. He fought a good fight. Rest on George, for you will never be forgotten....R.I.Heaven.
Betty S. Hatton
July 10, 2022
Sorry to hear of George passing, Prayers for Family and friend's. God Bless!!
Bonnie Walton
July 10, 2022
Deepest sympathy to you and your entire family!
Cousins Jimmy & Shirley Patterson
July 9, 2022
Pam and children, We join you in thanking God for the gift of George in our lives. Our family was so much better because he was in it. We pray that your treasured memories will comfort you now and help you in the days ahead. We love you!
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