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Earl Merriman Obituary
MIDDLETOWN - Earl Dean Merriman, 47, of Middletown passed away July 21, 2008, at his residence.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2008, at the First Presbyterian Church of Middletown. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service also at the church.
Earl was born July 23, 1960, in Lincoln, to Edward and Carolyn (Cory) Merriman. He married Melissa Arnold on Feb. 7, 2004.
He was the fourth generation in carnival concessions and was in the carnival business all of his life. He was a member of the International Independent Showman's Association in Gibsonton, Fla.
Surviving are his mother, Carolyn Merriman of New Holland; his wife, Melissa Merriman of Middletown; daughters, Candice Fisher of Clinton and Jessica Eairheart of Middletown; sons, Jason Arnold of Middletown, Brent Eairheart and Ashley of Lincoln and Bradley Eairheart of Middletown; brothers, David and his wife, Sharon Merriman of Port Solerno, Fla., and Tim and his wife, Kathy Merriman of New Holland; seven grandchildren, Brayden, Brooklyn, Tyler, Shannon, Shandice, Rayvon and Jeidyn; as well as seven nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and his oldest nephew, James "Boo" Merriman.
Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln is handling arrangements.
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for Earl Merriman
Scott Wyant
July 6, 2025
He was good mentor. He took me on road with him when I was 15 during the summer months while I was out high school. He taught me the business. For three summers he wanted me to Bahamas. Once I graduated high school but I had other plans I'm sorry took me so long to see this my condolence to the family I'm sorry
Michelle Janssen
July 27, 2008
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Dub and Mary Jo Janssen and Family
July 25, 2008
Carol, Tim and Family:
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Earl. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
George Boice
July 24, 2008
To Carolyn and family, Iwas sorry to hear about Earl passing away.
CDAC, Inc. Don, Deb, Deanna, & Whitney
July 24, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joe and Joyce Limbaugh
July 24, 2008
What a nice man Earl was. Our deepest condolences to his family.
Paula Gossett
July 24, 2008
Earl:
I cannot believe you are gone. I always looked up to you as a BIG brother. I am sure I was always a little "pest" to you, Tim, Sheena and Carol. I remember when I lived in Stuart, Florida you used to drive me and Boo everywhere in your convertible (I'm sure not by choice).
I love you and I will miss you dearly!
To Earl's family, we all know he is no longer suffering. I am sure Jake, Earl and Boo are all having a good ol' time by now especially since yesterday was your b-day!!!!
Love and peace to the Merriman Family!
LeeAnn Nelson
July 24, 2008
You are in our thoughts & prayers. Earl will be sadly missed. Shawn & LeeAnn Nelson (Middletown) Elizabeth & Andy Ash, Kaylee, Becca & Chloe (Springfield) Martha Nelson & Kyle Shaub (Middletown)
Sherry Jennings
July 24, 2008
Sharon and David-
So sorry to read of your loss. You are in my prayers.
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