Paul Merritt Sr.
July 13th, 1926 - October 29th, 2024
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Paul's Obituary
Paul Merritt, Sr., 98, of Benton Harbor, MI passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at his home.
A Homegoing will be celebrated at 12:00 P.M., Friday November 8, 2024 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Service, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085. Friends may visit from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service on Friday. Burial will be held at 9:30 A.M., Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Rd., Augusta, MI 49012. Those wishing to share a memory online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com
Paul was born July 13, 1926 in Jacksonville, IL to James & Leona (Robinson) Merritt. With an eighth-grade education, he was drafted into the United States Army, where he served his country in World War II stationed in Japan. In 1950, he married the love of his life, Georgia M. Allen. Paul worked many years at Kmart on Riverview Drive, where he retired. Some of Paul’s favorite past times were playing pool with his closest nephew, Lee James. They would go fishing, recycle bottles and watch T.V. together. We fondly remember he would always say to his little cousin, “Erica Robinson you aint into nothing”.
Added to this union were eight children, Kandi (Stephen), Joey (Dechelle), Glenda (Donald) Todd (Shirley) and Micha; deceased children, Brian, Ronald and Paul Jr; grandchildren, Diamon, Jasmine, Joey Jr., Carlos (Mona), Brian (Rebecca), Monte, Jessica, Marlon, Donti, Jasmine, and Micha Jr.; deceased granddaughter, Monita; sister, Arlene Sisson and deceased sisters, Juliette and Birdie. He is also survived by many great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He will also be truly missed by his Benton Harbor community.
Also, preceding him in death, John Love and Mae Love, his closest uncle and aunt.
Our dad was truly the kindest man in the world and he loved unconditionally. Until I see you again Honey, I’m going to take care of your Queen. We love you, Daddy.
A Homegoing will be celebrated at 12:00 P.M., Friday November 8, 2024 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Service, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085. Friends may visit from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service on Friday. Burial will be held at 9:30 A.M., Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Rd., Augusta, MI 49012. Those wishing to share a memory online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com
Paul was born July 13, 1926 in Jacksonville, IL to James & Leona (Robinson) Merritt. With an eighth-grade education, he was drafted into the United States Army, where he served his country in World War II stationed in Japan. In 1950, he married the love of his life, Georgia M. Allen. Paul worked many years at Kmart on Riverview Drive, where he retired. Some of Paul’s favorite past times were playing pool with his closest nephew, Lee James. They would go fishing, recycle bottles and watch T.V. together. We fondly remember he would always say to his little cousin, “Erica Robinson you aint into nothing”.
Added to this union were eight children, Kandi (Stephen), Joey (Dechelle), Glenda (Donald) Todd (Shirley) and Micha; deceased children, Brian, Ronald and Paul Jr; grandchildren, Diamon, Jasmine, Joey Jr., Carlos (Mona), Brian (Rebecca), Monte, Jessica, Marlon, Donti, Jasmine, and Micha Jr.; deceased granddaughter, Monita; sister, Arlene Sisson and deceased sisters, Juliette and Birdie. He is also survived by many great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He will also be truly missed by his Benton Harbor community.
Also, preceding him in death, John Love and Mae Love, his closest uncle and aunt.
Our dad was truly the kindest man in the world and he loved unconditionally. Until I see you again Honey, I’m going to take care of your Queen. We love you, Daddy.
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