Dear Merv: I cannot fathom working at Six Flags and not seeing you with your big smile and big hat. You will be missed. My prayers are with your family.

Merv was a great man and a wonderful friend, full of encouragement. Im glad that he is present with the Lord now, a place we should all desire to be. God Bless

Merv always knew just how to brighten your day. He was a truly great man. Merv, you will be missed.

Merv, you were such a great man and a great friend. Back in the day at SFOT i knew you would always be there to greet me with a great big hug. You always listened when i needed to talk, and you saved me from myself a few times. Over the years we only kept in touch on social media until last year when i got the privelage to see you again when we both worked at the zoo. As soon as you saw me you gave me one of your big hugs and we talked just like the old days. When we both got sick you told me it would be okay and to always have faith. I miss you but i know one day i will see you again in heaven and you will give me one of your big hugs and we will talk like before. I have been praying for your family and even though i never met Sixian, i felt like i had because you talked about her so much and with great love.

Merv was the first guy every interview me when i used work at sixflags over he was a nice and awsome guy every one like him alot there and get a long with him really good he will be miss alot

Merv was a great man. I hadn't seen him in years but will always cherish the times and memories when he would come and visit our entire family in North Carlolina when I was younger. RIP Merv you will be truly missed by all....

Merv is a rare person to find in life. He knew when people deserved better things in life, and just needed a special talk to give them the push they needed, like myself. My plan in life was to stay at Six Flags forever since I was 4 years old and I even asked bugs bunny how I could work there back then. Merv was the only person to pull me aside one day for a talk seeing I had potential for other things. And with the help of others, I finally left after 5 years. Now thanks to him, I followed my dreams and am an up and coming female DJ with more jobs that I love. And I've never been so happy in my entire life. So thank you Merv.

You will be forever be missed Merv. I will always carry you in my heart!

Sixian i got to meet you at fright fest last year. Near jbs barbque.
Got to give merv a hug. I am so glad i did. He was always good to me. I am glad he had you. Thanks for loving him. Please dont hesitate to call or message me if you need a friends shoulder.

It has been so many years since I last saw Merv, though we had talked a few times through online channels up until a few years ago.  I am so sad to hear of his death.  Merv was an inspirational and an exemplary human being and I am so lucky to have known him.  I could always count on him to make me laugh if I saw him walking my way, and I always hoped I could make him laugh in return, and it made ME laugh if he did!  I wish I could be there to say goodbye to you.  I will miss you greatly.  The world needs more people like Merv.

Merv was a great friend to Tony, Mindy and I.  He was like a brother to Tony and they worked side by side for many years at SFOT, and he was Mindy's boss.  After he left, and went to the zoo, we were fortunate to stay in touch. We were so very happy for him when he found, and married, Sixian. We love you Merv and will miss you deeply!!! But, we know you are in such a better place. A place where there's no pain or sorrow. Until we see you again my dear brother. Soar high with the angels, and give my mom a BIG HUG. Lots of love!!

Sixian, I never had the chance to meet you but I promise you that you are considered my family. The opportunity to work for and then with Merv, was a tremendous honor. He also walked with me through the growing up (17 year old) to the dating, engaged, marriage, having kids, divorce and remarrying. He remotely turned down his hearing aides when he knew I was upset at work and he introduced me to Roy D. Mercer. He built my work ethic and taught me what leadership and commitment was all about. He was the  big brother that I never had and I praise God for sending him to us and then sending you to him. Your love is inspirational! I am praying for you continuously and for all of the family! We love you both. Merv would be shaking his fist at us for being so heart broken so we must remember to celebrate his being with the Lord and the fact that his legacy & love lives on world wide in every Six Flags teen (and adult) that he ever met.

Merv was a great man that taught all his kids at six flags how to be a leader and mentor and showed us he would get in there and do the dirty work with us! He always had a smile on his face and he would help us if we where having a bad day! We could spot him a mile away with his goofy hats! He always would give us a fist and a big hug! I loved when he would come to Rapids and help us since he loved that ride! He was a great man and had so many people that loved him! RIP Merv we love you!!

Merv was a very humble man. I never caught him without a smile but he did show me how to give a good shaking of the fist. He will be truly missed as he was adored by many. Prayers for his loving wife and family.

Sixian, thank you for making Merv so happy. Your love for him shined so bright. Thank you for giving him the best care. I miss him so much, but my heart smiles when I think of your love for each other. We love you and will be prayin non stop

You showed us what smiling through adversity meant.
Through the strength of teaching others your character and convictions, a thousand children learned to shine. Your example humbles us all. You were a father, a friend, a Leader, and my most treasured mentor.
We will look for your spirit In the heart of the park you love so much, forever.
I love you and miss you, Merv.

Merv will be missed so much.  I wish I could be there to see all of you and to say good bye  He will be missed so much.  Even though I have not seen you guys much over the last years you are still family and I love you all.  Shelly Blackbird

Uncle Merv was one of my best friends and a father figure. He always had a smile on his face and love for everyone. I adore him and Sixian. He is a man that will be missed by many and was loved by all. You will be forever in my heart Uncle Merv. I love you.
Red (your favorite niece :P )

OBITUARY

Mervin "Merv" Samuel Roberts II

January 24, 1960 – June 28, 2015

Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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