Donald L. Merriman

1925 - 2015

Donald Leroy Merriman, age 90, died on October 27, 2015 at his home in Ocean Pines, MD Born in Mount Washington, MD, he was the son of the late John and Jeanette Shoul Merriman. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Connie Dyche Merriman, and children, Denton Lee Merriman and his wife Karen of McSherrystown, PA, and Dawn Lacey Merriman of Ocean City. There are six grandchildren, Christopher, Michael, William, and Grace Ellinghaus, and Bryan and Steven Merriman. Preceding him in death were his brothers, Jack C. Merriman, Robert Merriman, and William Merriman, and sisters Anna Merriman and Marjorie Winger. Mr. Merriman was a United States Navy Veteran, serving in World War II and the Korean War. He attended Princeton University, Columbia University, and was a graduate of William and Mary College. He was also a graduate of the University of Maryland, School of Law. Later he founded the law firm, Merriman and Mann. He was a member of American Legion Post # 183 in Parkville, MD, and volunteered at Stella Maris. Donald loved music and was a fine trumpeter. Cremation followed his death No formal services are planned locally. Inurment will be in Druid Ridge Cemetery, Pikesville, MD, at a later date. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in his memory to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21804. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com