Jack Merritt

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Jack W. Merritt, age 97, of Roswell, who passed away November 18, 2010. Hilton Merritt will officiate with interment to follow at South Park Cemetery. Honors provided by the Roswell Veterans Honor Guard.

Family and friends will also meet for a memorial visit on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pinon Community Center, Pinon, NM.

Jack was born January 21, 1913 in Tokeo, Texas to James and Ella Jane Merritt. They have preceded him in death as well as three sisters, Eloise Drake, Helen Hayes and Gladys Fisher two brothers, Lewis and Don Merritt.

Jack is survived by a sister: Mary Cloe Jackson of San Antonio, Texas, and a host of family and friends who will miss him greatly.

Jack served his country in the United States Army in WW II. He was a pioneer settler and rancher of the Pinon , New Mexico area. He was a member of the Cattle and Sheep Growers Association. He was also a member of The Church of Christ.

Jack was a master of many trades trapping, hunting, stockman, builder, welder, horseman. He was a strong supporter of our community. He had a deep love for his family.

If desired donation may be give to the Pinon Community Center, Pinon, NM 88344.

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