Edward Lewis Merritt, a Coalgate resident, was born on October 15, 1947, to Daniel Jerome and Eleanor Elizabeth (Rusk) Merritt, at Grantsburg, WI. He passed away on July 9, 2022 at his home in Coalgate, OK at the age of 74 years, 8 months and 24 days. Edward graduated from Snow Flake High School in Snow Flake, AZ. He was a lumberjack for many years. Edward married Connie Louise Bias on January 23, 1976 at Clarksville, TX. They enjoyed 46 years together. He enjoyed hunting arrowheads, working with wood and fishing. He collected coins, baseball cards, marbles and toy cars.

SURVIVED BY

Wife: Connie Louise Merritt of the home in Coalgate, OK

Daughter: Belinda Lou Thomas and husband Brad of Coalgate, OK

Son: Edward Jerome Merritt of Coalgate, OK

Grandchildren: Natasha, Sebien, Connor, Easton, Emma, Nicole and Payton

6 Great Grandchildren

Sister: Elizabeth Hanson and husband Randy of WI

Brother: Kevin Merritt and wife Anna of WI

Along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of dearly loved friends.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

Parents: Daniel Jerome and Eleanor Elizabeth (Rusk) Merritt

Brother: Jimmy Merritt

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