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Bobby J Merritt

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Bobby J. Merritt, 85, of Cabot died in his bed peacefully March 31, 2017. He was ushered into the arms of his Lord and Savior by his beloved wife, Virginia Rose; his middle daughter, Marcia Marie; and his cherished mother, Ivy Mae. After which he was met by all the other loved ones who have preceded him in death. He is survived by his loyal children, daughters, Jackie Brewer (Bill), Betty Luthy (Steve), Susan McCormick (Doug); and his one and only precious son, owner of the Mean Pig, Robert Earl (Lori). Bobby was born in McGhee on June 11, 1931 to late Robert and Ivy Merritt. He served 27 years active duty in the Air Force where he traveled the world and retired at the rank of SmSgt. Mr. Merritt leaves, in addition to his remaining children, 17 grandchildren along with 49 great-grandchildren as an enduring legacy. The family requests donations be made in Mr. Merritt's name to the American Heart Association, American Lung Association or the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Funeral Services will be 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Victory Baptist Church with Brother Ben Leonard officiating. Burial with military honors will be at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Arrangements are by Moore's Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

Published April 3, 2017

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