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Kerrison Merrick Obituary
TRYON, N.C. - Kerrison "Kip" Juniper Merrick, 59, passed from this life after a long illness into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at 7:25 p.m. at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C.
A graduate of Tryon High School and Kings College in Charlotte, Kip was the son of the late Anson Angus Merrick Jr. and Joyce Juniper Merrick.
He is survived by a brother, Anson Merrick III (Wendy) of Rock Hill, S.C.; sisters, Linda Merrick Frieze (Harry "Jim") of Spartanburg, S.C., and Lisa Merrick of Charlotte, N.C. Also surviving are nine nieces and nephews as well as 15 grandnieces and nephews.
A memorial service be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, N.C., with visitation following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Foothills Humane Society, 989 Little Mtn. Rd., Columbus, NC 28722 or to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Dr., Columbus, NC 28722.
The family will be at their respective homes.
An online guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com.
McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, N.C.
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