Photo courtesy of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home - Somerset
Somerset, Kentucky
Jul 13, 1952 – Aug 8, 2016
J.C. Merrick, age 64, of Nancy, KY., departed this life suddenly on Monday, August 8, 2016 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
J.C. was born on July 13, 1952 in Nancy, KY., to the late M.E. and Zella Scrimager Merrick. He was of Baptist faith and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Nancy. He was a farmer and worked for Eagle Hardwood.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Stanley Merrick, whom he married on March 22, 1997 in Nancy; two nephews who were like sons, Brian Lee Merrick of Somerset, and Jason Scott Merrick of Stanford, KY.; two step-daughters, who he loved as his own, Lesley Baker (and Chris McKnight) of Somerset, and Belinda Baker of Bronston, KY.; six siblings, Lowell (and Doris) Merrick of Nancy, Bernard (and Adele) Merrick of Lexington, KY., Thurman (and Betty) Merrick of Kettering, OH, Elfreda (and Carl E.) Hargis of Dayton, OH., Karen (and Wendell) Brotherton of Nancy, and Norman (and Cindy) Merrick of Nancy; four step-grandchildren, Tristen Hansford, Blake Spaw, Tyson Coffey, and Kigeaun Coffey.
Other family members who survive are his brother in-laws, Robert Stanley, Tommy Lee Stanley; sister in-laws, Joy Newport, Cora (and Ray) Marlow, and Jimmie Sue Lewis, all of Oneida, TN., along with numerous nieces, and nephews who loved their uncle J.C.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Merrick; a very special mother in-law, Margaret Louise Stanley; and a great niece, Gabby Merrick.
Visitation will be on Saturday, August 13, 2016 from 10:00am until 2:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.
His funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Dewight Stanley and Bro. Eric Brotherton officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be: Blake Spaw, Eric Brotherton, Brian Merrick, Jason Merrick, Steve Merrick, and Ricky Merrick.
You are welcome to view the obituary and send condolences to the family at our website: www.LakeCumberlandFuneralService.com
Lake Cumberland Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for J.C. Merrick.
Rita, its with a very heavy heart I send these condolences. ..I am so very sorry for your loss.. J.C. was such a beautiful, special man...Imiss and love you so much....working with you all those years was a special part of my life......may GOD be with you at this tryingtime. You are in my prayers...Love you Cindie
cindie Jones-Sears
August 18, 2016
Gerard Newport
August 18, 2016 | Murfreesboro, TN
So sorry for your loss. Really liked him very much. Prayers for the family.
Jimmy Bowling
August 14, 2016 | Somerset, KY
Thoughts and prayers to the family at this difficult time. We met JC over 20 years ago when we bought land from him. As we were preparing to build our house he was very helpful by introducing us to various contractors. JC remained a friend to us. He was always willing to help anyone in need. He will surely be missed. Heaven gained another Angel. Rest in Peace.
Lonny & Mary Ann Coyle
August 14, 2016 | Nancy, KY
Rita> Our Prayers & Love are with you.J.C.
wanted everyone to be happy & well. He was special to Mom & Dad, and all of us. We would have loved to be there. But if I can't get out of my chair or walk across the floor.you don't go. I'm grateful for my husband of 54yrs. who takes care of me.
Carl & Elfreda Hargis
August 13, 2016 | Dayton, OH
Rita we are so sorry for your loss . Jc was one of a kind he will greatly be missed .You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Sumpters
August 13, 2016 | Nancy, KY
My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. May god bless and keep you
jimmy Jeffers
August 13, 2016 | Nancy, KY
Forever a great friend to my family. We will greatly miss you. Rest in Peace.
Phyllis Holder
August 12, 2016 | Somerset, KY
When I was a child JC treated me with kindness and considered him my friend. Rest in peace old friend
Shawn Franklin
August 11, 2016 | Nancy, KY