DR. JOHN C. MERRILL

I pulled two of John's books off the shelf for inspiration today and decided to Google him to see how he was doing. The books are still in my lap as I write now to express my deepest condolences for his loss.

John taught me journalism ethics during my doctoral studies at Missouri. When I graduated and accepted a position at Louisiana State University, John's legend was still on the lips of faculty there. His class and his writings so deeply moved me that I teach the subject today and...

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of John Merrill. I did not personally know him but my late husband John D. Lee talked about with great admiration. My husband passed on July 19 2012.

John and I were members of the Fellowship Sunday School class, led by Dr. Sam Adams, at University Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. He was a very welcome addition to the class. There was never a dull moment during class discussion when John was in the room. I can still remember that trademark twinkle in his eye when he would ask one of his provocative questions. Whoever chose to answer had better be able to defend his postion. What a great gift John had for forcing you to think more deeply...