MERRITT JERRY W

CW2 Jerry W. Merritt was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 05/30/2015 at the age of 66.6
Mustang, OK
Flight Class 68-3
Date of Birth 10/21/1948
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 71 AHC in 68-69
This information was provided by Sammie Williams

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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