Monroe Wiley Merritt was called home by the Lord on September 3, 2019 at the age of 94 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Solen & Luddie Merritt, and his siblings Jack Merritt, Robana Merritt Barr, and Bryant Merritt.
Monroe was born in Ballinger, TX. He attended school in Kerrville and San Antonio. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He returned home to San Antonio, and met and married the love of his life, Virginia, on May 6, 1950. She survives him.
“Clem” as he was known to his family and friends worked for thirty-five years at Kelly Air Force Base. Throughout his adult life Clem also barbered as did his father and brother, Bryant. Once Monroe and Virginia retired, they started building their country home which Monroe built entirely by himself. Monroe was a member of the Alzafar Shriners in San Antonio. Monroe’s favorite pastimes were playing with his fur babies and feeding the deer and cats that found refuge in his yard.
Clem is also survived by his nieces, Donna Bueche, Brenda Lane, Linda Tart, and Beth Flowers; his nephew, Kenneth Barr; his cousins, Snookie Halliday and Doris Bea Ivy; 12 great nieces and nephews; and 20 great-great nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, September 9th at 11:00 am at Sunset Memorial Park and Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, The Humane Society or the charity of your choice.
