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Merlin Davis

1926 - 2013

Merlin Davis obituary, 1926-2013, Perry, IA

BORN

1926

DIED

2013

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Hastings Funeral Home - Perry

1417 Second Street

Perry, Iowa

Merlin Davis Obituary

Merlin Davis

Perry

Merlin, 87, died Sunday, March 31, 2013 at the Rowley Masonic Home in Perry. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 3, 2013 after 12 p.m. with the family present after 6 p.m. A Masonic Service will be at 8 p.m. all at Hastings Funeral Home, Perry. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church Thursday, April 4, 2013. Burial with full Military Honors will be at Violet Hill Cemetery. Merlin was a Navy Veteran of WWII after which he joined the Iowa Army National Guard. He was discharged from the US Army in 1991 with over 42 years of Military Service, retiring at the rank of Sergeant Major. Merlin is survived by his wife of 65 years, Nellie; two daughters, Cinda B. Mathis (Kent) of La Feria, TX; and Lila M. Robb of Bouton; son Keith L. Davis (Denise) of Ankeny; eight grandchildren; twelve great- grandchildren and one great- great granddaughter; brother Roger Davis (Gladys) of Winfield and sister Loris Wiley (Vernon) of Fairfield.

Published by the Des Moines Register on Apr. 3, 2013.
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I am sorry for your lose. John 11: 25,26 gives us hope that one day we would see our loved ones again.

April 8, 2013

I have fond memories of working with Merlin for many years.

Dave Crandell

April 7, 2013

Lila and family
So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larry and Shirlee Ganoe
When someone you Love becomes a Memory, the Memory becores a treasure.

April 5, 2013

So sorry for your loss. I'm thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Steve Spauldin

April 4, 2013

My deepest sympathy for your loss.May God grant you peace at this difficult time.Romans15:4

April 3, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to Lila, Keith and the family...

Rick Heenan

April 3, 2013

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