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Larry Fred Meritt © Enid News and Eagle 02-25-2016 Submitted by: Jo Aguirre
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Larry Fred Meritt was born July 30, 1940, in Anthony, Kan., to Lyle and Blanche Meritt. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1959. He was a member of the Oklahoma National Guard.
He attended Oklahoma State University in Okmulgee, and earned a diesel engineering degree in 1963. He married Janice Maxine Dahlem, July 26, 1963. They were childhood sweethearts and enjoyed 53 years of marriage together. They had two children, a son, Todd Meritt, Fort Worth, Texas; and a daughter, Michelle Meritt, Edmond. Larry also had two grandchildren, Hunter Layhew and Tristen Layhew.
He spent 28 years teaching, as well as farming and ranching.
Larry was preceded in death by both parents; and one brother, Alfred Meritt.
He is survived by his wife, Janice of the home; son, Todd and daughter, Michelle; grandchildren, Hunter and Tristen; brother, Loren Meritt and wife, Marvann, Edmond; sister-in-law, Wanda Meritt, Edmond; brother-in-law, John Dahlem of Medford; many nieces, nephews and friends.
Larry loved his family. He was a skilled, hard worker who showed his love by providing a good life for his family.
He was a member of Jefferson United Methodist Church, and served in various positions.
Larry’s unexpected passing will leave an unfillable void. He was a loving husband, daddy and papa. Our world is forever changed because of him. His strong faith reassures us of where he is, and the promise that we will one day join him.
Larry’s visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at Wilson Funeral Home, Pond Creek.
The funeral service is 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at the Jefferson United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Michelle McCartney officiating; interment will follow in Rosemound Cemetery, Medford. A graveside military ceremony will be conducted by the U.S. Army Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to the Jefferson United Methodist Church, in care of Wilson Funeral Home, P. O. Box 478, Pond Creek, Okla. 73766.
(Submitted by family)
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