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My sweet friend, BeckyI am praying ahead for you as you remember the last days of John’s life on earth. This is always a rough week for you and those who loved John. Please know that you are loved and that John is also praying for you from his glorious new home. Remember all those funny times that you spent together. Remember him in the yard constantly tinkering (Roy would call it piddling)! Remember how he cared for you and helped you with your Mother. He was truly a good man who is...

Margaret Cardwell

August 12, 2024 | Texarkana, TX | Friend

Well, JohnBecky’s off to Orange again! Roy and I are doing our best to watch over your place on Beechwood. I imagine you are watching over Becky during her absence from her friends in T-Town. No matter where Becky goes, her thoughts are never far from you. You definitely left a large hole but sweet memories help to fill the void. Keep looking in on Becky and for goodness sakes, send her some winning numbers!
Margaret Cardwell

Margaret Cardwell

August 12, 2021 | Texarkana, TX | Friend

I always enjoyed visiting with John. We had some pretty good talks over our fence. John was a great neighbor and a good friend. I still miss seeing him. My prayers go out today to his wife, Becky, and all of his family and friends who still treasure his memory. May God bless and keep, you in His care.

Margaret. Cardwell

August 12, 2019 | Texarkana, TX

Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world, which I find myself constantly walking around in the daytime, and falling in at night.

~Edna St Vincent Millay

Rebecca Merritt

September 07, 2011 | Texarkana, TX

Girl, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I wish I'd seen this earlier and I would have been there. Know that I love you and holler at me anytime.

Phillis Felice

August 22, 2011 | Winnsboro, TX

Rebecca Merritt

August 22, 2011

Prayers and thoughts are with you and the family at this great time of loss.

Jennie Stewart

August 21, 2011 | Texarkana, AR

Becky, big John was the sweetest person I knew. I really enjoyed seeing him each day @ Wadley. He will truly be missed by all. Take care Big John!!

Brenda Jeans

August 21, 2011 | Texarkana, TX

The last time we saw you and John was at Waco, Texas. Sure was hot and the track sure was sandy. But no matter where we are, or what the conditions are, we have a ton of fun.

John will be missed tremendously by you, and all of his racing family too! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marion & Sammie Neel

August 21, 2011 | College Station, TX

John Paul's Obituary

John Paul Merritt, age 62, of Texarkana, TX died Tuesday, August 16, 2011 in a local hospital surrounded by his loving family.Mr. Merritt was born October 25, 1948 in Mt. Vernon, TX. He was a member of the Lone Star Mower Association, a former employee of Lear Siegler Services and an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War.He loved to race ATV's, motorcycles and lawn mowers especially with the Cajun Lawn Mower Racing Association in Lake Charles, LA. He was a huge NASCAR fan and shared many enjoyable hours fishing with his wife.He was preceded in death by his parents, J.T. and Joyce Merritt and his granddaughter, Cheyenne Merritt.He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Rebecca Arrant Merritt of Texarkana, TX; two daughters, Shannon Merritt of Snyder, TX and Brenda Merritt of Texarkana, TX; two sons, John Lee Merritt and Brian Paul Merritt both of New Orleans, LA; two sisters and two brother-in-laws, Sondra and James Helms of Fouke, AR and Patricia and Jerry Mangum of Texarkana, TX; 11 grandchildren and numerous other family and friends.Graveside services with Military Honors will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Bro. John Hall officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Chapelwood Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers the family request donations to The Texarkana Hu

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