Harold "Hal" Merritt

Harold "Hal" Merritt, age 74, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 2, 2021. Harold was born on September 9, 1946 at the Heights Hospital in Houston, Texas to parents Floyd and Bernice Merritt. He went into the army after graduating from Reagan High School in 1963. Harold was a retired computer analysist and was a council member for the City of Todd Mission. He was also a member for Amateur Radio, Bridge Club and would provide support during the Air Show and MS150. Some of Harold’s favorite things were electronics, traveling, spending time with family, radios, trains, big machines and was a wine enthusiast.

A special thank you to Peggy Dill for not only loving him but also taking care of him and Tomball Hospital staff as well.

Harold is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Bernice Merritt; and brother-in-law, Dan Martin. Left to cherish his precious memory is partner, Peggy Dill; daughter, Kathy Clifford and husband Ron; son, Kent Merritt and wife Dawn; grandchildren, Zachary and wife Stephanie, Joshua and Kristen; great grandchild, Lydia Merritt; and sister, Susie Merritt Martin.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to stjude.org or shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.

A visitation for Harold will be held Monday, August 9, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. A graveside service will occur Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home.

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