Deacon Reginald (Gene) Eugene Merritt I's obituary , Passed away on June 14, 2024 in Americus, Georgia

Deacon Reginald (Gene) Eugene Merritt I

December 11, 1964 - June 14, 2024 (59 years old)

Americus, Georgia

Deacon Reginald (Gene) Eugene Merritt I's obituary , Passed away on June 14, 2024 in Americus, Georgia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Poteat Funeral Home LLC.

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Deacon Reginald (Gene) Eugene Merritt I

December 11, 1964 - June 14, 2024 (59 years old)

Americus, Georgia

Deacon Reginald Eugene Merritt I Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Deacon Reginald Eugene Merritt I (Americus, Georgia), born in Washington, District of Columbia, who passed away at the age of 59, on June 14, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Deacon Reginald Eugene Merritt I to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur B. Merritt and Freida Y. Williams (Ruby Merritt); his daughter Ruby Mattie Merritt; his sister Pauline Jackson; his aunt Josephine Merritt; and his uncle Will Merritt.

He is survived by: his wife Cathy Wakefield Merritt; his son Reginald Eugene Merritt Jr. (Angelica); his stepdaughter Ashley Simone Dukes (Fernandez); his grandchildren, Madison, Hensley and Harper Merritt; his siblings, Jackie McFadden (John), Mary Edmonds, Leala Ann Harris (Thad), Joyce Ann Cutts, Detra Tymus, Emmanuel Merritt (Mary), Tremaine Williams (Kyscha) and Kenneth Lockhart; and his cousins, Wendy Adams, Vernita Sampson, Betty Jean Burton and Annie B. Wilson. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, sisters and brother in law, other cousins, and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Poteat Funeral Home LLC.



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June 20

Visitation

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
411 Cotton Ave, Americus, GA 31709

Fri

June 21

Funeral service

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
411 Cotton Ave, Americus, GA 31709

Fri

June 21

Burial

Staley Memorial Gardens
Americus, GA 31719

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