Odis Merritt
March 15, 1923 - September 28, 2010
Odis B. Merritt, 87, of (Southern Junction Community) Slocomb, AL, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at the Campbellton-Graceville Hospital. Mr. Odis was born in Elizabethton, TN, living several years in Panama City, FL before moving to Southern Junction. A U. S. Army Veteran of World War II, Mr. Odis was a contractor and a farmer. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Dothan, AL. Graveside service will be held 11:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 1, 2010 at Marvin Chapel Cemetery with James & Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville directing. Family will receive friends at the funeral home 11 a.m. until time of service. Preceded in death by his parents James Edward and Ollie Mae Usuary Merritt, son Keith and daughter Charlotte. Survived by his beloved wife of 66 years Theolla Merritt; brother Wayne Merritt of Ormond Beach, FL; two sisters Charlotte Keller of Ormond Beach, FL, Verna McIntyre of Marion, VA, granddaughter Melissa Poley of Marianna, FL.
Odis B. Merritt, 87, of (Southern Junction Community) Slocomb, AL, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at the Campbellton-Graceville Hospital. Mr. Odis was born in Elizabethton, TN, living several years in Panama City, FL before moving to... View Obituary & Service Information