Obituary of James Merritt

MERRITT, JR., JAMES R. Lake City - James R. Merritt, Jr., 48, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 at Shands @ the University of Florida. He was born in Orlando and was a shift supervisor for Pilgrim's Pride in Live Oak. He was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Wellborn and enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by his wife, Laura Gallery Merritt of Lake City, his children, Jacob and Megan Merritt of Lake City, his parents, James and Janice Dobson Merritt of Wellborn, his brothers, Steve and wife Laurel Merritt of Dothan, AL, Paul and wife Christi Merritt of Ocala and John Merritt of Wellborn, his grandmother, Lilla Mae Dobson of Vernon, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jerry and Nancy Gallery of Ocala and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 910 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala with Rev. Steve Merritt and Rev. Larry Patterson officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7 PM. Interment will be at Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens.