James, also known as ‘Jimmy’ or ‘Slick’ worked as a pressman for Preston Rose. He was a man of many talents and jack of all trades. He was a master mechanic and enjoyed being outdoors and working on his yard. Mr. Merrill was known for his friendly personality and reliability. He was someone you could trust and depend on.
James Merrill is survived by his son, Jimmy (Susan) Merrill; daughter, Cheryl Peppers; grandchildren, Michelle (Matt) Merrill Pfister, Michael Peppers, Mitchell (Erica) Peppers; and great grandchildren, Gavin Pfister, Grayson Pfister, LaraGrace Pfister, Chloe Peppers, Callie Peppers and Carmen Peppers.
The Family of Mr. Merrill will receive friends for a visitation on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home. A funeral service to honor the life of James Merrill will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home, followed by a burial at Pine Ridge Memorial Park.