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Kenneth J. "Rock" Merritt

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Aug 10, 1923 – Mar 10, 2021 (Age 97)

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BORN
August 10, 1923
DIED
March 10, 2021
AGE
97
LOCATION
Fayetteville, North Carolina

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Fayetteville, NC - Kenneth J. (Rock) Merritt, a decorated World War II Paratrooper who achieved a distinguished 35-year career with the United States Army, and visited Franklin County in 2019, died on March 10, 2021, after a recent period of declining health. Rock Merritt was born August 10,...

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Today we Honor a Hero we can never forget. God Bless ROCK and reflect on the many heroic achevements he achevied.*He was always looking out for the many soldiers that served with him. We will allways remember hIm as a HERO!!.

The Benavidez-Patterson "All Airborne" Chapter, 82nd Airborne Division Assn. is forever grateful for the honor of your presence during the unveiling of the the Marker honoring your friend, LTC (Ret.) Robert E. "Col. Bob" Chisolm in El Paso, Texas. REST IN PEACE PARATROOPER, YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED YOU "RENDEZVOUS WITH DESTINY"!

He was a good buddy to my Dad ( Thomas Broderick) & saved his life in Holland. Rest in peace

I was pleased to finally meet Rock, after hearing so many stories! My he rest in peace after a very full life very well-lived. Sincere condolences to Dianna and family.