Edson Terrill Merriett

Edson Terrill Merriett obituary, Tampa, FL

Edson Terrill Merriett

Edson Merriett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by MacDonald Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Oct. 15, 2025.

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Edson Terrill Merriett, 83 a native of Florida, died peacefully surrounded by family on October 08, 2025.
He is survived by his loving children, Elaine J. Merriett (Jeff), Mlaine T. Caso (Robert), Edson Merriett Jr. (Melissa) and E. Clayton Merriett (Susan); grandchildren, Marisa Merriett, Robert Caso III, Matthew Caso, Reese Moore, Mason Merriett, Jenna Caso, Kendall Merriett, Zachary Moore and Camryn Merriett; great grandchildren Asher and Jackson; and many nieces, great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local hospice or to Tavares Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care, 2445 Land Park Road, Taveras, FL 32778, who took such wonderful care of him and our family.

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