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John Merriman Obituary
SHREVEPORT, LA- Dr. John Steven (Steve) Merriman died Monday, January 21, 2008. A Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, January 25 at Osborn Funeral Home on Southern Avenue in Shreveport, LA.
Steve was born in Alexandria, LA and lived many years in the Natchitoches area. He was a resident of Shreveport the last 33 years of his life. He graduated from Jesuit High School in 1975. He went on to get a degree in Biology and Computer Science from LSUS. He also received an MS in Molecular Genetics and went on to Medical School at LSUHSC in Shreveport where he received his medical degree. Steve loved to work on cars and to fish.
Steve was preceded in death by his father, John W. Merriman; his mother, Mary Jo Harkins Merriman of Shreveport; his grandmother Lilly Rambin Harkins of Mansfield, LA; his grandfather, George R. Merriman; and his grandmother, Margaret N. Merriman of Mobile, AL.
Steve is survived by 3 wonderful children: his daughter, Mackenzie Merriman, his son, Connor Merriman, and his oldest son, Dylan Merriman all of Bossier City, LA. He is also survived by his sister, Tami M. Johnson of Birmingham, AL and his brother, George R. Merriman, II M.D. and his wife Katy of Shreveport.
The family requests that memorials be made in lieu of flowers to Loyola College Prep in Shreveport, LA.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Mark "Tiny" Stephens for his many years of friendship and support to Steve. OSBORNFUNERALHOME.NET
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Memories and Condolences
for John Merriman
Chris Dykes
February 15, 2008
32, I'll remember your easy-going friendship and constant smile. Were any of us really ever that young? I pray that you have found peace.
DEWARRENT BRANTLEY
February 1, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
DEWARRENT BRANTLEY
February 1, 2008
Dr Merriman was a man of God He love is Wife & Kids.He was true Blessing here at MAGNOLIA COMPREHENSIVE OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY INC.Everyone here at MAGNOLIA CORF INC Love YOU Dr.Merriman REST IN PEACE YOUR CLOSE FRIEND DEWARRENT L.BRANTLEY CEO/PRESIDENT I LOVE YOU & UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.
Emily Rambin
January 26, 2008
Tammy & George, I was very sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He and I are the same age and though we weren't able to grow up as closely together as with some of our other cousins, I remember the holiday visits, times in Rambin and at Aunt Lily's, with Steve very fondly. He was a special person. I'm so sorry I'm not able to attend his services and hope that y'all know that my thoughts have been with you this week. Please accept my warmest sympathies.
Jane Giacalone
January 25, 2008
God Speed my friend. I know you are now free of pain.
For his family and children
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Randal Beach
January 25, 2008
I remember Steve by the nickname we gave him in KA at LSUS. We called him "32" because of his perfect score on the A.C.T. He was obviously extremely bright, but also extremely nice and unassuming.
David Scarborough
January 24, 2008
I knew Steve when he was a student at LSUHSC. I found him to be very kind and good-natured. I remember him showing me his hemoglobin number one day in the hospital elevator. He was severely anemic from blood loss and yet was going about his work with remarkable grace. He is gone too soon.
Don Jernigan
January 24, 2008
Please accept my condolences. I knew Steve back in the biology years at LSU-S and got to know him better on a wacky ecology field trip to Arkansas. He was quite a man, a good man, and our world is richer for having had him in it.
Godspeed, Steve.
Alexia Clark
January 24, 2008
I am very sorry for your lost. I was his paient one time in Coushatta, when he worked in the ER. Again I hope the best for ya'll's family. God Bless Ya'll I am formley from Coushatta La,
Jason Fairchild
January 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the Merriman family during this time of great loss. Steve was a friend and a joy to those who knew him. I will always remember the fun we had during our college years.
Jason W. Fairchild
Dana Mason
January 24, 2008
I know Steve gave his life to the Lord and is in a better place. May God bless his family.
Jo Ann Beason
January 24, 2008
My condolences to the Merriman Family. May the peace of God be with the family.
Cathey Cordell
January 24, 2008
My thoughts and Prayers are with you in this time of need.
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