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John Leroy Merritt Jr.

Birth	:	2 Aug 1937 Seymour, Wayne County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Nov 2013 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Southlawn Cemetery, Seymour, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6763992, -93.1207962
Description	:	ohn Junior Merritt of Seymour, Iowa, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines on November 2, 2013, at the age of 76 years and three months. He was born on August 2, 1937, to John LeRoy and Cosy Ethel Clark Merritt, in Walnut Township, near Seymour, Iowa. He was the youngest of four sons. He attended Center Country School through the eighth grade and then graduated from Seymour High School in 1955. His father passed away near the end of John's freshman year in high school, and many friends and neighbors and his three older brothers just stepped in... Read More	ohn Junior Merritt of Seymour, Iowa, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines on November 2, 2013, at the age of 76 years and three months. He was born on August 2, 1937, to John LeRoy and Cosy Ethel Clark Merritt, in Walnut Township, near Seymour, Iowa. He was the youngest of four sons. He attended Center Country School through the eighth grade and then graduated from Seymour High School in 1955. His father passed away near the end of John's freshman year in high school, and many friends and neighbors and his three older brothers just stepped in and helped John and his mother continue the farming that they were left to do, both with good advice and much hard physical work. John was still farming with a team of horses at the time, and his brothers helped him to get his first tractor. While John was still in high school, he gave his heart to the Lord during revival service with Rev. Bill Cleeton and his own brother, Rev. Jack Merritt. John married Norma Jean (Jeannie) Sharp on August 12, 1956, at the Evangelical United Bretheren Church in Seymour, Iowa, and they welcomed four children into their lives. John retired in 2007, after 38 years at L & M Tire Distributors, Inc., a company he and his friend, Bob Lockridge, started in January of 1969. In later years, John left Jeannie and son, Andy, to pretty much handle day to day business at L & M Tire and the farming while he worked as a Sales Agent for Hankook Tire America, setting up new distribution dealerships in five states in the upper midwest. He enjoyed his business life, but his true love was at the farm, often telling others that it was peaceful, mind clearing therapy for a stressed out road salesman. He loved his horses, loved the sport of horse trading. He enjoyed the horse trips to the mountains with friends, and the many trail rides the group made in southern Missouri. John was preceded in death by his parents, his son, John Jeffrey Merritt, his granddaughter, Natalie Jean Bunnell, and all three of his brothers, Forrest "Torp", Jack, and Harry Jay Merritt. He is survived by Jeannie, his wife of 57 years, and his children, Sally Jean Merritt-Rash (Joel), of Colfax, Andy David Merritt (Linda), of Seymour, and Susan Lynn Merritt-Bunnell (Rick) of Oskaloosa. Also, grandchildren, Jeff Campbell (Jamie) of Chariton, Travis Rash of Seymour, Tanner Rash (Amy) of Eddyville, Adam Moore of Des Moines, Ashly Moore of Pasadena, California, Levi Merritt of Talulah, Louisana, Quinten Merritt from Seymour, Clayton Merritt from Iowa City, and Luke Merritt from Seymour, Ross Merritt (Elizabeth) from Seymour, and Juliana Bunnell from Oskaloosa. He is leaving eleven great-grandchildren behind, Jayla, Carsen, Carli, Ava Rose, Blair, Tripp, Karsyn, Karleigh, John, Erin, and Bryn. He also has four brothers-in-law; Bill Sharp of Shenandoah, Harold "Bud" Sharp from Silvis, Illinois, Gary (Colleen) Sharp from Ft. Meyers, Florida, and Norm Sharp from Durango, Colorado, and one sister-in-law, Mary Mar Merritt from Phoenix, Arizona. Many nieces and nephews, and many, many friends. John loved all of his family very much, and we all are going to miss his love and guidance very much.

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Where is John Leroy Merritt Jr.'s memorial?
John Leroy Merritt Jr.'s memorial is located at: Southlawn Cemetery, Seymour, Wayne County, USA.
When did John Leroy Merritt Jr. death?
John Leroy Merritt Jr. death on 2 Nov 2013 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Leroy Merritt Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 40.6763992
Longitude: -93.1207962

Family Members:

Parent

John Leroy Merritt Sr.

(1886 - 1952)

Cozy Ethel Merritt

(1891 - 1981)

Spouse

Norma Jeannie Sharp Merritt

(1937 - 2016)

Siblings

Children

John Jeffrey Merritt

(1960 - 1973)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Southlawn Cemetery
Seymour, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6763992, -93.1207962

2. Shoultz Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6481018, -93.0914001

3. Tharp Cemetery
Seymour, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6474991, -93.1572037

4. Hickerson-Stacker Cemetery
Seymour, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6597000, -93.1874000

5. Amish Hidden Acres Rest Cemetery
Seymour, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6312450, -93.1734310

6. Sharp Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6916700, -93.2002000

7. Genoa Cemetery
Genoa, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6044006, -93.1260986

8. Harris Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6225014, -93.1877975

9. Crossroads Cemetery
Plano, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7444000, -93.0753021

10. Jerome Cemetery
Jerome, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7168999, -93.0353012

11. Bollman Cemetery
Promise City, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7152600, -93.2088800

12. Miller Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6817017, -93.0183029

13. Promise City Cemetery
Promise City, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7496986, -93.1568985

14. Pleasant View Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6072006, -93.1828003

15. Ripper Cemetery
Corydon, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6957000, -93.2290000

16. Livingston Cemetery
Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6230698, -93.0315399

17. Farmer Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6767006, -92.9963989

18. Hibbsville Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6599998, -92.9869003

19. Shriver Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6808014, -93.2621994

20. Numa Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6931000, -92.9757996

21. Lyon Family Cemetery
Johns Township, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7793999, -93.0591965

22. Dodrill Cemetery
Promise City, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7897320, -93.1566080

23. Adamson Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6661243, -92.9585356

24. Jones Cemetery
Promise City, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8008000, -93.1100000