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Eddie Merkson Obituary

EDDIE MERKSON, 68, of Memphis, died December 2, 2007 at Methodist University Hospital. Wake will be from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, December 6 at Wolfe Brothers Funeral Home. Service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Overton Park Seventh-day Adventist. He leaves his wife, Mary Merkson; two daughters, Wanda Merkson, Jennifer Bussey; three sons, Eddie Mercson, Jr., Bradis Merkson, Marcus Merkson; three sisters, Alice Johnson, Mary Woodson, Martha Merkson; four brothers, Gus Merkson, Jr., Malvin Merkson, John Merkson, Robert Merkson; six grandchildren. Wolfe Brothers Funeral Home 870-735-5855

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Dec. 5, 2007.

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December 10, 2007

God will take care of you during this difficult time. My prayers are with you.
Love Lisa Smith

Linda Williams

December 5, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kathy,Shanyna,& Jarius Daughter-n-Law & Grandchildren

December 5, 2007

Goodbye Dad you will be truly mis everywhere, but i know you're in a better place,now you rest on dad and dont forget us down here,we love you and you truly will not be forgotten

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