Merritt Causey of Atlanta, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. He was the son of Joe and Audrey Causey and graduated from Lanier High School in Macon. He attended Georgia State College, served as an officer in the Georgia National Guard, HQ 48th Armored Division in Macon, and was a Regional Manager for Diamond Crystal Salt Company until his retirement. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Lou Vullo Causey, son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Angela Causey, daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Darrell Gast, grandchildren Collin and Cameron Causey, Cody, Merritt, and Marlo Gast, and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation and Rosary are Sunday, April 13, 6:00 – 8:00pm at H. M. Patterson & Son Funeral Directors, Oglethorpe Hill, 4550 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 www.hmpattersonoglethorpe.com . Funeral Service will be Monday, April 14, at 12:00 noon, at All Saints Catholic Church, 2443 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of All Saints Catholic Church.