Curtis Doyle Merritt, Sr., 78, went home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2012. He was a long time resident of Middleburg, FL where he was a volunteer firefighter for Clay County Fire Rescue for over ten years and the owner of All Clay Printing. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Vivian L. Merritt, son Curtis D. Merritt, Jr. (Brenda), daughter Karen M. Golish (Anthony) and son Kevin P. Merritt (Dawn). He was lovingly known as “Papa” by his grandchildren Austin, Aricka, Marie and Timothy Merritt, Stacy M. Westmoreland and Brittany, Lyndsey and Joshua Golish. Curtis was a member of Russell Baptist Church where his services will be held on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 2:00 PM, Brother Ron Baker officiating. Visitation with the family will be held at Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Rd. Middleburg, FL on Thursday (Tonight) from 6 to 8 PM. He was dearly loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. Post tributes at www.hollyhillfunerals.com