Kenneth Wayne Merriman, 70, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Thursday, March 21, 2019 in the chapel at Dutton Funeral Home in Iowa Park. Graveside services will follow at Highland Cemetery under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the funeral home.
Kenneth was born November 10, 1948 in Cupertino, California to Claude C. and Anna (Flowers) Merriman. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the Marine Corps. Kenneth was a Master Plumber who owned H&M Plumbing in Iowa Park for several years. He married Ella Friday on February 11, 1970 in San Diego, California. Kenneth enjoyed spending his time hunting, fishing, and loved spending time with his family.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents; his aunt and uncle who were also his adoptive parents, Betty and Floyd Merriman; brother, Guy Merriman-Sears; uncle, Ernest Merriman; cousin, Sue Lozipone; and granddaughter, Hayley Smith.
Surviving relatives include his wife of 49 years, Ella Merriman of Valley View, Texas; daughter, Sharon Merriman-Garza of Iowa Park; daughter, Deanna Merriman of Albuquerque, New Mexico; son, Kenneth Allen Dewayne Merriman of Valley View; daughter, Deidra Merriman of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Nizhoni Roberts, William Hollenbach, and Kenny Merriman; brother, Rick Merriman and siblings, Linda, Jimmy, and Donna; and numerous family members.
Memorials are suggested to be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Rd. Wichita Falls, Texas 76310.
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