Edwin Ray Merritt's obituary , Passed away on April 18, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida

Edwin Ray Merritt

August 8, 1930 - April 18, 2024 (93 years old)

Jacksonville, Florida

Edwin Ray Merritt's obituary , Passed away on April 18, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Prestwood Funeral Home

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Edwin Ray Merritt

August 8, 1930 - April 18, 2024 (93 years old)

Jacksonville, Florida

Edwin Ray Merritt Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Edwin Ray Merritt of Jacksonville, Florida, who passed away on April 18, 2024, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edwin Ray Merritt to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Jackie Merritt; his parents, Annie and Lofton; and his siblings, Mary, Jackie, Marilyn and Lofton.

He is survived by: his children, Jim, Jeff (Brenda), Greg (Carol), Stephanie (Larry), Scotty (Jenny) and Jason; and his siblings-in-law, Peggy (Bob) and Donald. He is also survived by fifteen grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to one of the following organizations he supported: Developmental Learning Center, Jacksonville (http://www.dlcnl.org) or http://www.pinecastle.org, the facility for adults with intellectual and developmental differences.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Prestwood Funeral Home



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Apr 29

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Murray Hill United Methodist Church
4101 College St, Jacksonville, FL 32205

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Apr 29

Burial

Jacksonville National Cemetery
4083 Lannie Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218

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