Mr. David Merriman, of Doyle, passed away at 10:56am on his 76th birthday, November 27, 2024 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.

David was born November 27, 1948 in Malden, Missouri. He had a work career that spanned from Fred's to a few factory jobs including Thomas's to his retirement years at the Convenience Center in front of BASF. David was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and a classic car enthusiast, especially his 1963 Impala. He was a longtime member of Greenwood Baptist Church.

David is preceded in death by his mother Mildred Maxine McCallister Kirby and step-father, Bill; father Carl L. Merriman and step-mother, Geraldine; sister Connie Kirby and brother Don Easterwood.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years Barbara Merriman

Three children and their spouses: Casey and Carolyn Merriman, Kristy and Jack Imes, Jeff and Elena Merriman

Grandchildren: Matthew Case and Kimberley Faberman, Logan Merriman and wife Alex, Austin Rector and wife Courtney, Seth Merriman, Cody Merriman, Brittany Parkhurst, Hannah Merriman and Jeffery Merriman, Jr.

Great-grandchildren: Harlen Faberman, Leo Merriman, Gracie Merriman, Zoey Fuqua, Beneka Parkhurst, Charliegh White, Emma Case, Kelee Faberman, Amberly Rector, Kane Rector and Jaycee Bogard

Sister: Theresa Wilson

Brothers: Danny Easterwood, Robert Easterwood and Warren Dale Kirby

A host of nieces and nephews

Funeral services will be conducted 12:00pm Saturday, November 30, 2024 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with military honors by the Veterans' Honor Guard. Burial will follow in Skurlock Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 9:00am Saturday at Hunter Funeral Home. Robert Haynes will officiate.

Matthew Case, Logan Merriman, Austin Rector, Seth Merriman, Cody Merriman and Harlen Faberman will serve as pallbearers.