More detail on this person: October 21, 1948 -
May 30, 2015 MUSTANG Jerry W. Merritt was born
October 21, 1948 to Glenn L. and Jesse Merritt. He
was forth of seven children. He went to be with
our Lord on May 30, 2015. Jerry graduated from
Maryvale High School in 1966. After one year of
college he left to join the US Army and serve in
the Vietnam Conflict. He received multiple awards
for his service as a helicopter pilot in the 71st
Assault Helicopter Company. Upon returning Jerry
married Kathy in June 1969, to this union three
children were born. The four greatest loves of his
life were the Lord, his family, flying and music.
He attended Lakehoma Church of Christ where he
served in many ministries. He was the proud
grandfather to seven. Jerry was a lifetime
learner, enjoyed reading and politics. His
parents, two brothers Terry and Randy and two
sisters Yvonne and Janet preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife Kathy, one son Gary and
wife Cindy, daughters Caroline and husband Robb
and Jessica and husband Josh, grandchildren
Hunter, Hallee, Madeline, Alexandria, Annalise,
Memphis and Benjamin. Also survived by two
brothers Glenn and Kenny Merrritt.Services will be
held at 10am on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at
Lakehoma Church of Christ, Mustang, Oklahoma.
Interment will follow in Mustang Cemetery under
the direction of McNeil's Funeral Service. In lieu
of flowers the family requests that memorial
contributions be made to: The Veteran's Corner,
P.O. Box 704, Washington, OK 73093
(405-596-8755). Online condolences may be made
at www.mcneilsfuneral.com
Published in The Oklahoman on June 3, 2015
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