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1967 - 2020
 Carlen “Len” Merritt, born December 26, 1967, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 6:15 p.m. He was surrounded by his wife of 32 years Amy M. (Dobbs) Merritt, sons Carlen “Ryan” and Colton Merritt, and his mother Sandra G. (Nash) Merritt. He is preceded in death by his father, Pastor Carl Merritt. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Amy Melissa (Dobbs) Merritt; sons Carlen “Ryan” Merritt and Colton Gray Merritt; his mother Sandra G. (Nash) Merritt; brothers and sisters, Carl “Chip” and Julie (Martin) Merritt, Carla G. (Merritt) and Mark Jordan, Carlana “Robin” (Merritt) and Timothy Farley, Carlton “Dale” and Kelly (Townsend) Merritt; nephews and nieces: Carl “Brad” and Crystal (Webb) Merritt, Tuesday (Farley) and Jason Gandee, Joslyn (Jordan) and Josh Shelton, Levi and Aimee (Polen) Merritt, T.J. and Jess (Heltemes) Farley, Jasmyn Jordan, Colin Merritt, Sierra Jordan, Savanna Jordan; and great-nieces and great-nephews, Marlo and Nash Merritt, Cassie, Cooper, and Camden Gandee, Keian, Kylie and Luke Shelton, Myles and Kasen Merritt and Peyton Farley. Len Merritt was a great man who loved his family and friends with all of his being. He was a member and deacon of Lighthouse Baptist Church, Milton. He put his heart and soul into everything he did. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, friend, coach, school bus driver, heavy machine operator, hard worker, provider; Len was everything and so much more. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Lighthouse Baptist Church, Milton with visitation beginning at 5 p.m. Please respect social distancing during services. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 15 condolences.
Sarah (Adkins) Harless
sea3poma2@aol.com
Wednesday May 27, 2020 at
12:47 PM
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Amy,
I am so saddened to hear of Lenny’s passing. He was always such a great individual inside and out. My God wrap you and your family in His healing embrace. Amen
Sarah
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mark taylor
Thursday May 21, 2020 at
7:38 AM
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Len was the first member of the Merritt family that I met. I took care of him after knee surgery back in the 80's and several times since. I will never forget that he flared up his knee while fishing in the Mud river long before he should have. Imagine Len bending the rules. I would go on to treat 17 members of this wonderful family at one time or another as Carl and I counted one time. Amy, Sandra as well as the rest of the family, I as sorry for your loss, may the ALMIGHTY leave us all with only cherished memories of the loved and lost. Rest assured that you are in my prayers.
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Donna A Weekley
Wednesday May 20, 2020 at
4:30 PM
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Lennie was a wonderful person and my life was enriched by knowing him. He fought a hard and long battle these last few years but he is at peace with God now. May his memories be you always.
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Oscar & Tiffany Dempsey
Wednesday May 20, 2020 at
8:08 AM
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Amy, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! Much love!!
Oscar & Tiffany
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Luke Short
Tuesday May 19, 2020 at
8:58 AM
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Rest in Peace Lenny, great man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family
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Theresa Hensley
Monday May 18, 2020 at
5:13 PM
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I will always smile when I think of Lenny, his big smile and bigger laugh did that for everyone he met. He wore his love and devotion to his family on his sleeve, in my opinion it was his finest quality. My thoughts are with you all.
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Paul and Vickie Short
Monday May 18, 2020 at
12:54 PM
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We were so saddened to hear of your loss of Len. Len had such a huge, generous spirit; larger than life. He loved his family greatly and was greatly loved by all of you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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Paul and Vickie
Monday May 18, 2020 at
12:42 PM
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We are so sad that Lennie’s huge spirit has passed on from this world. We know he was greatly loved by Amy, his sons, his family and a multitude of friends. Thinking of all of you.
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Patti Boe
Monday May 18, 2020 at
6:40 AM
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We are very sorry for your loss Kenny was a great man he will be missed. Love Doug and Patti Boe
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Tammy Spurlock
Spurlot1@gmail.com
Sunday May 17, 2020 at
8:15 PM
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My thoughts and prayers for everyone. I know the pain and heartache that you are and will be going through. Sometime we don't understand why. The only thing that help be was knowing that God doesn't make mistakes. All things work towards the glory of the Lord.
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Bob and Emily Leiter
Sunday May 17, 2020 at
11:51 AM
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Len’s love was contagious! He always saw the good in everyone and was appreciative of everything. He never lost faith no matter what. Amy and Len were inseparable and to my advantage provided me a 2nd brother! I always promised Len that I would look after you and the boys and I will always keep that promise. My love to Sandra, Chip, Dale, Carla, and Robyn and all the Merritt Family. My love to the Dobbs side that embraced him from day 1 as family. Godspeed and much love to his friends and especially to you, Amy, Ryan, Colton, Sasha (his coffee buddy), and crazy Willy! My heart breaks but is full of love knowing he is in a much better place and back to his old self!
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Tammy Hager
Sunday May 17, 2020 at
10:12 AM
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Lenny was a wonderful neighbor,He would do anything for anyone even when he was not at his best. He will be missed. Thoughts and Prayer for the Family.
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Drayton Dobbs
Sunday May 17, 2020 at
9:29 AM
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Love and miss you Len!!! Best brother in law one could have!! Rest easy my brother, you have a lot of people to watch over!! Love you!!
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Pam (Jeffrey) Clatterbuck and Family
pam_clatterbuck@yahoo.com
Sunday May 17, 2020 at
8:52 AM
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So sorry to hear about Lenny. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family at this time
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Vicki Rutherford
Saturday May 16, 2020 at
10:26 AM
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My Love & Prayers for the family.
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