Billy Gene Merriman's Obituary
Decatur- Billy Gene Merriman, 59, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Billy was born July 24, 1956, in Decatur, IL, the son of Billy Eugene and Claudette (Tevis) Merriman. Billy worked for Wagner’s and later retired with thirty years of service. Billy enjoyed woodworking, bee keeping, plants, cooking, and most of all, spending time with family.
Billy leaves behind his parents, sons, William Merriman of Decatur, Paul Merriman of Decatur, Amos Merriman of Shelbyville; daughter, Crystal (Jeremy) Holmes of Newman, IL; brother, Randy Merriman of Decatur; sisters, Pamela (Richard) Burns of Decatur, Carla (Paul) Zerfowski of Mt. Zion, Amy (Aaron) Cronkright of Warrensburg; grandchildren, Paul, Sabrana, Matthew, Tyler, Karly, Aiden, Celina, Katie, Alaina, aunts, Shirley Faye Belcher of Decatur, Sharon (Ted) Summers of Decatur, and many other extended family members.
Services to celebrate Billy’s life will be held at 4:00 pm, Saturday, May 21, 2016 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services. Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family, C/O Billy Eugene Merriman.
The family of Billy Gene Merriman is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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