Ray Elbert Merrick

On August 25, 1943 in Charter Oak, MO. he was born to the late Edward Dewey and Erma Isabel Malone Merrick.

In 1958 in Sikeston, MO. he married Barbara Jeanette Merrick who survives of the home in Sikeston, MO.

Ray worked for Sikeston Dept. of Public Safety # 11 for ten years until his retirement.

He is also survived by one son, Ray Jr. (Andrea) Merrick of Cape Girardeau, MO.; three grandchildren, Jacob (Samantha) Merrick of Sikeston, MO., Timothy Merrick of Sikeston, MO. and Rachel (Kenneth) Durbin of Portageville, MO.; four great grandchildren, Addison Merrick of Sikeston, MO., Brantley Merrick of Sikeston, MO., Emma Durbin of Portageville, MO. and Kolton Durbin of Portageville, MO.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one brother, Donald K Merrick.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston, MO. Visitation at 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Curtis True, Pastor of Church On The Rock in Morehouse, MO., officiating.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com for the Merrick family.