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1975
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2021
Josh Merz Obituary
Josh Merz, 1975-2021, passed away suddenly March 11 at his home in Lexington, Ky. at age 46.
He was a 1994 graduate of Clinton-Massie High School.
He is survived by a son, Caden Skaggs Merz of Columbus; a brother, Andrew Calhoun; and parents, Robyn and Tony Calhoun of Wilmington, and Ed and Dee Merz of Xenia.
He was preceded in death his grandmother Wanda Noggle.
A memorial for him will be held at a later date.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jacce Griffin
March 12, 2024
Sending healing and positive energies as well as love and light
Chris Thompson
March 20, 2021
A great storyteller, great teammate, adventurer. Many comical memories of our youth that will always bring a smile to my face when reflected upon. Rest well old friend.
Judy mccall
March 20, 2021
RIP GREAT FOOTBALL PLAYER
JUDY AN PAUL MCCALL
Hooter
March 19, 2021
RIP Merz!! Fly high
Jacce Wallace Hughes
March 19, 2021
R.I.H. Josh you will be sorely missed!!! Fly high!!
Bill and Sandi Hoffer
March 18, 2021
Great picture. Always sporting CM Falcon Football! Thoughts and prayers. Love you guys!
Scott Martin
March 18, 2021
He loved to play football. Was very intense and would do what he was told. Leader of our undefeated team his senior year.
Ben Wood
March 18, 2021
Our deepest condolences! Josh coached us in 7th grade football. He was a great guy and always made us laugh! R.I P!!
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