Benjamin Andrew Merriman Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Benjamin Andrew Merriman of Madison, North Carolina, who passed away on December 23, 2024 at the age of 80. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Colonel Merriman and Annie "Pearl" Merriman; his siblings, Milton Merriman, Frances M. Hilton and Iris M. Basham; his daughter-in-law Dana Merriman; and his granddaughter Kayla Hill.
He is survived by: his wife Beatrice Gerlene Merriman of Madison, NC; his son Lawrence "Lance" Merriman (Amy) of Colonial Heights, VA; his stepdaughters, Betty Sowers Plunkett of Martinsville, VA, Sandra Sowers (Jan) of Ridgeway, VA and Rena Foley Cromer (Paul) of Madison, NC; his granddaughter Miranda Loftis (Scott); his great grandchild Grayson Loftis of Danville, VA; his siblings, Ray Merriman and Kay M. Ratliff; and his sister-in-law Frances Merriman. He is also survived by several nephews and nieces.
A graveside service was held on Monday, December 30th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Roselawn Burial Park (103 Clearview Dr, Martinsville, VA 24112).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
