1940
2011
Bob Ernest Merritt, 71, of Verona, died at 11:20 Sunday evening May 1, 2011 at Augusta Health at Fishersville, VA.
A son of the late Winfield Scott and Rose Lee Daniels Merritt, he was born on Jan. 13, 1940 in Pedal, MS and had been making his home in Augusta County in the Verona area for the past 30 years.
Mr. Merritt was a veteran of the US Navy and had worked for Paul Obaugh Ford for 27 years. He was also a member of the Staunton Moose Lodge; Staunton Eagles; Staunton Elks Lodge; was a golf player and a member of the Staunton Bowling League.
He is survived by his wife, Norma A. Merritt; eight children, Greg, Noemi, Janet, Lynn, Jennifer, Renee, Elaine and Scott; and fifteen grandchildren.
He was cremated at the Lindsey Cremation Chapel in Harrisonburg and a Memorial Service will be held at two o'clock Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2011 from the Chapel of the Lindsey Weyers Cave Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends at the Staunton Moose Lodge immediately following the Memorial Service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad. 1600 Coalter St., Staunton, VA 24401; or the Verona Fire Department, 304 Lee Highway, Verona, VA 24482.
Online condolences may be sent to the Merritt family at www.lindseyweyerscave.com.
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May 7, 2011
Gail Bowman
Norma,
I am sorry to hear of Bob's passing, but I hope you know he is in a better place and with a loving father. We have grown apart over the years, but I enjoyed our bowling time. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers and just know that God is with all of you.
May God Bless you and your family during this saddnes in your life, but there is happiness too in the memories that were made.
God Bless
Gail Bowman
May 7, 2011
Pam Mckinsey
So sorry to hear of Bobs passing. All my thoughts and prayers are with the family. Bob and his family were good to me in a low time. God Bless you all.
Pam Cook Mckinsey
May 6, 2011
Sharon Helmick
Sorry for your loss!
Helmick's
May 6, 2011
I WORKED WITH BOB AT OBAUGH FORD. WE ALWAYS KNEW WHEN EACH OTHER BIRTHDAY WAS BECAUSE BOTH OF OURS WAS ON JAN. 13. YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS DURING THIS SAD TIME.
LOVE
TEE
May 6, 2011
Mike Miller
Dear Norma and family, it saddened me to hear of Bob's passing. We spent many a mile together with the Carolina Coma. I think he and I were in the same vehicle and condo every year that he went I hope you will be able to take comfort in knowing that he is in a better place now and free of pain and suffering.
May 6, 2011
Paula Cook
Bob was a friend to all and had a very loving family. He will be missed very much. R.I.P Bob until we meet again.
May 5, 2011
Catherine (Kate) (Harlow) Clark
Dear Merritt/Hefty Family - I played volleyball with Lynn at FDHS and Jennifer and I graduated the same year. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have a lot of fun memories from the house in Weyers Cave and Mr. Bob was a big part of those.
Love and hugs to all of you -
Kate (Harlow) Clark
[email protected]
May 5, 2011
Carol Stuart
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
May 5, 2011
Pam Briggs
I knew Bob from his Security Guard days at McQuay. He would come out and talk to us on break. He talked frequently about his wife and family-he loved you all very much. He touched a lot of lives. I am very sorry for your loss.
May 4, 2011
Randy Humphries
I worked with Bob years ago. He was a good man. RIP Bob.
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