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James Merkison Obituary

Born on September 16, 1964 in Orlando, James (Jay) went home to the Lord on June 21, 2022. The youngest child of James W. and Mattie B. Merkison (both deceased), James is survived by two daughters, Jamie and Lauren; uncle James Talbert, aunt Pearl Robinson; siblings-Doug, Donald, Barbara (Jenkins) and Ella; the love of his life, Sherell Zimmerman and Tenisha; and cherished family members. A UCF graduate, James was a career employee of Orange County Corrections Department. Jay loved his church and he loved biking with the Lincoln Rams Motorcycle Club. Visitation from 4:00-6:00pm July 1 and funeral at 11:00am July 2 at the Life Center Church, 63 E. Kennedy Blvd., Eatonville, FL.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel from Jun. 30 to Jul. 1, 2022.

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Walter Phillips & Family

June 29, 2022

It has been so many years since I've seen JW, Doug and Don's little brother, my good friends growing up as teenagers. We had so much fun and so many memories. I send my condolences to the family and remember GOD loves all of us.

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