1932
Charley
2015
Charley Thomas Merrill
August 16, 1932 — September 24, 2015
CHARLEY THOMAS MERRILL
AUGUST 16, 1932 - SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Charley Thomas Merrill, 83, of Kirtland passed away early Thursday, September 24, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Charley was born August 16, 1932 in Ramah, New Mexico the son of Joseph and Waltina Merrill.
Charley married his beloved wife Christina "Janie" DeArmond in Gallup in 1954. They moved to Kirtland in 1969 to raise their family. He was a storyteller at heart, and loved to talk about growing up with his family in Ramah and Gallup. Charley could put a smile on anyone's face and was known for his infamous eye-rolling, head shaking, "daddy jokes", which his kids and grandkids inherited and adored. He was kind to everyone he knew, and never met a stranger. He made friends everywhere he went, often turning a quick trip to the store or post office into an hour long affair. Charley loved music, and was a very gifted guitar player. He played for friends and family wherever he could. He passed his musical talent on to his children, and many of his grandchildren. He loved his job at APS and made lifelong friends working there from 1971 until his retirement. Charley was a family man and loved each one of them dearly, and they loved him. His passing leaves a hole in so many hearts and he will be missed each and every day.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Christina "Janie" DeArmond in 2014 and his son Bruce Alan Merrill a brother and 3 sisters.
Charley is survived by his sons Charles Scott Merrill (Tina), Tommy Joe Merrill (Collette); daughter-in-law, Janet Merrill Johnson (widowed by Bruce Alan Merrill); Samuel Lee Merrill; daughter, Toni Lynn Ping (Brad) ; brother-in-law Ellis Tanner; sister-in-law Lorraine Lindsay; 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and many dear friends.
Visitation is Friday, October 2, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Relief Society Room on County Road 6100 in Kirtland.
Funeral services are Saturday, October 3, at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on County Road 6100 in Kirtland with Bishop Joel Foutz conducting. Interment will follow at the Kirtland-Fruitland Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Charles Merrill, Jr., Justin Ping, TJ Merrill, Bobby Ping, Cody Merrill, Kevin Scott, Tyler Merrill, Jake Ping, Taylor Merrill, Brandon Scott, Timothy Merrill and Aaron Merrill.
Charley's services are entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St., (505) 325-8688.
AUGUST 16, 1932 - SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Charley Thomas Merrill, 83, of Kirtland passed away early Thursday, September 24, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Charley was born August 16, 1932 in Ramah, New Mexico the son of Joseph and Waltina Merrill.
Charley married his beloved wife Christina "Janie" DeArmond in Gallup in 1954. They moved to Kirtland in 1969 to raise their family. He was a storyteller at heart, and loved to talk about growing up with his family in Ramah and Gallup. Charley could put a smile on anyone's face and was known for his infamous eye-rolling, head shaking, "daddy jokes", which his kids and grandkids inherited and adored. He was kind to everyone he knew, and never met a stranger. He made friends everywhere he went, often turning a quick trip to the store or post office into an hour long affair. Charley loved music, and was a very gifted guitar player. He played for friends and family wherever he could. He passed his musical talent on to his children, and many of his grandchildren. He loved his job at APS and made lifelong friends working there from 1971 until his retirement. Charley was a family man and loved each one of them dearly, and they loved him. His passing leaves a hole in so many hearts and he will be missed each and every day.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Christina "Janie" DeArmond in 2014 and his son Bruce Alan Merrill a brother and 3 sisters.
Charley is survived by his sons Charles Scott Merrill (Tina), Tommy Joe Merrill (Collette); daughter-in-law, Janet Merrill Johnson (widowed by Bruce Alan Merrill); Samuel Lee Merrill; daughter, Toni Lynn Ping (Brad) ; brother-in-law Ellis Tanner; sister-in-law Lorraine Lindsay; 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and many dear friends.
Visitation is Friday, October 2, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Relief Society Room on County Road 6100 in Kirtland.
Funeral services are Saturday, October 3, at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on County Road 6100 in Kirtland with Bishop Joel Foutz conducting. Interment will follow at the Kirtland-Fruitland Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Charles Merrill, Jr., Justin Ping, TJ Merrill, Bobby Ping, Cody Merrill, Kevin Scott, Tyler Merrill, Jake Ping, Taylor Merrill, Brandon Scott, Timothy Merrill and Aaron Merrill.
Charley's services are entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St., (505) 325-8688.
Visitation Details
Friday, October 2nd, 2015 6:00pm - 8:00pm, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Kirtalnd 1,2, and 3rd Ward Chapel
Service Details
Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 10:00am, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Kirtalnd 1,2, and 3rd Ward Chapel
Interment Details
Kirtland - Fruitland Cemetery
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