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Celebrating the life of
Robert J. Merritt, Sr., (USAF, Ret.)
Passed away on March 14, 2020
It is with heartbreak we announce the passing of our beloved father, Robert J. “Bob” Merritt, Sr.
On Saturday, March 14, 2020, our Dad passed away peacefully at the age of 87. Dad was born on October 16, 1932 in St. Louis, MO to William & Effie (Goggins) Merritt. He graduated from Esther High School in 1950 and joined the Air Force immediately after.
In 1952, he was stationed at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, GA where he married our Mom, Annie L. McKenzie. They spent the following 20 years traveling and adding three children to their lives and travels while Dad served our country.
After retiring from the Air Force in 1972, he was a successful businessman for many years. His business ventures included freight forwarding for S.S. Kresge, importing South African wines and several others.
Dad was an avid golfer from the time he learned to play while in the Air Force until he was 85 years old. He was a member of the Savannah Golf Club and has played courses in Scotland, Bermuda and loved the links at The Greenbrier. He enjoyed many years volunteering for the Liberty Mutual Insurance Legends of Golf Championship.
He was very involved with and a generous financial supporter of many community organizations to include the Rotary Club of Savannah, Savannah Symphony Orchestra and Telfair Museum of Art. He was also an active member of St. John’s Church and served in several capacities over the years.
Dad was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Bertha Merritt Lind (Ollie), a brother, William Merritt (Glenda) and his wife of 20 years, Joannie Merritt. He is survived by a brother, Benny Merritt (Wanda), three children, Jacqueline Merritt, Robert J. Merritt, Jr. (Grace) and Lisa Merritt Asmus, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. His presence and influence in our lives will forever be missed.
A private family service will be held at St. John’s Church followed by a public graveside service at 12:30 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2020 in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances: St. John’s Church, One West Macon Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401.
Robert and Grace, We are saddened to hear of your dear father's death, but know he is now in a far better place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sorrowful time. May the grace of our good Lord be with you. Penny and Nick
- Penny and Nick Farley, West Chester, PA
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Bob was our next door neighbor for many years. He and Joannie became best of friends with my parents...and by extension, my brothers and sister and families. He became part of our family (especially after Joannie passed away), and joined us for family vacations and holidays. I cherish the memories of Christmas Eves with Bob as part of our family! He will be missed by many....but he will be very missed by all of the Adams family....who believe him to be part of our family. His death is a loss to us all! God Bless Bob and his family....and let light perpetual shine upon him.
- Adams Family, Savannah, GA
Jackie, Grace and Bobby. I'm extremely sad to hear about your father. Over the last 34 years I have enjoyed talking with him at family functions and when Brandon was a little boy Jackie and Bob would meet me half way to get Brandon for the weekend. He always had a smile on his face and a great sensor of humor. He was a sweet man and loved his children and grandchildren. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. He will be missed, But I believe that he will always be with you. He will be your Guardian Angel Watching over you and protecting you. Love always Debbie, Kenny, Keyla and Kenna Childs
- Childs Family , Summerville, South Carolina
Robert, Gracie and family. We are sorry about the passing of your Dad, but know he’s in a wonderful place. You will be in our thoughts & our prayers.
- Angie & Bobby Chu, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry for the loss of this wonderful man and give our love and prayers to the family. Stay strong, stay together and share the happy times. If you do, he will stay with you.
- Diane, Renee and Hope Lyon and Randy West, Savannah , GA
Lisa so sorry about your dad praying for you, Jackie and Bobby. My heart goes out to you guys and all the grandkids. Love you guys
- Childs, Summerville , SC
Dear Friends, I am so sorry to read of your Dad’s passing. You are all in my prayers as you pass through this sad journey.
- Anita Thompson, Garden City, Georgia
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I pray that God will ease the pain and sorrow due to the loss of your Dad! Cling to each other and console each other. Keep your family close. Your Dad will be missed he was a great man! Love you all, Margaret
- Margaret Welch Clark, Savannah, GA
Rest in Peace...
- Lianabel Rosario , Orlando , Fl
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How do You say goodbye to your last sibling..all my brothers and sister were older than me, so it is just like losing a parent all over again... I didn’t know Bob as well as a brother should So. I Will have to be content with all the wonderful memories. Always in my heart.
- Ben Merritt, Park Hills , mo.
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Merritt family from your friends in Colorado. Deepest condolences, Robert Sr. sounds like a great man who loved his country and his family. Til we all meet again on Fiddler’s Green.......
- Tom and Jessica Lund, Denver, Colorado
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Bob, you will be greatly missed; our condolences go out to the family.
- The Stefanick family, Savannah, Georgia
Im sorry for your loss. I found a crystal mug with Master Sgt Robert J Merritt. I am in Telford Tnn. Number 661 706 2498
- Mitchell, Telford, TENN
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Graveside Service
- 12:30 p.m. on Fri, March 20, 2020
- Greenwich Cemetery
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330 Greenwich Road (map)
Savannah GA 31404 - 912-651-6843