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Barry Merritt Obituary

Barry Glenn Merritt, 58, of Midland, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 18, 2012. He was born on October 30, 1953, in Rotan, TX, to Adell Merritt and the late Weldon Merritt. Barry worked as an electrician for an air conditioning company. He is survived by his mother, Adell Merritt of Midland, TX; his brother, Ron Merritt of Sun City, TX; and his sister, Ruby Gartman of Booneville, AR. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., at Serenity Memorial Gardens, with the Reverend Jim Connell officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Midland, 911 W. Texas, Midland, Texas 79701. Graveside services are under the direction of Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home and Chapel. Family messages and condolences may be emailed to: [email protected].

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Published by Midland Reporter-Telegram on Aug. 21, 2012.

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Troy Merritt

August 21, 2012

Grandma,
We want you to know that we love you very much and that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are always here for you. Love, Troy, Erika and Kaleb

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