Mr. Bob Merryman

Bob D. Merryman 78, of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Hot Springs, passed away November 29, 2014 in Louisville. He was born February 19, 1936 in Hot Springs to Jim and Edith Dyer Merryman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Bette Ann Stone Merryman; and his brother Lt. General James H. Merryman. After graduating from Hot Springs High School, Bob attended the University of Arkansas, Henderson State University, and graduated with a degree in engineering from Southern Methodist University. In 1960 he moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan to work for Norge Manufacturing, and later Ft. Smith, Arkansas. General Electric called upon him in 1966 to be a product engineer, where he served until 1998. Bob loved his family and friends, and really enjoyed his poker club, bowling leagues, and the Kappa Sigma Kappa fraternity reunions. As a believer in Jesus Christ, Bob is now a resident of heaven! He was a member of West Broadway Baptist Church. Cherishing his memory are his daughters, Robin Lynn Kelty (Edward) of Lexington, Kentucky and Susan Dawn Horstman (Larry) of Louisville, Kentucky. Bob was very proud of his four grandchildren, Brent, Connor and Tessa Kelty and Austin Horstman; great-grandson, Christopher Kelty, sister-in-law, Jane Merryman, nephew, Jim Merryman; and countless friends. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 2014 at Gross Funeral Home chapel with Brother Herbert Watt, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday and from 10:00 am until service time at Gross Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held in Bob’s honor at 12:00 pm, Saturday, December 20th, 2014 at West Broadway Baptist Church, 8420 Six Mile Lane in Louisville, Kentucky, for all friends and family. Serving as pallbearers are Don Hardin, B.J. Smith, Todd Grisham, Matthew Grisham, Larry Horstman, Jimmy Merryman, Austin Horstman, and Don Ruggles. The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at www.grossfuneralhome.com.