Claude Elmer Merrick Jr.

Claude Elmer Merrick Jr., 84, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Wednesday, November 27 2019. Born in Nelson, PA he was son of the late Claude and Ruth Merrick; and was also preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Gloria Merrick; a son, Jonathan Duane Merrick; a granddaughter, Emily Sue Hibbard; 4 siblings, Adeliah, Betty, Mary and Duane. He is survived by his six children, Laurie Hibbard (William), Linda Prince, Daniel Merrick, Sr. (Wanda), Mark Merrick (Angie), Ellen Steinmetz and Julie Tilley (Mark); 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Frances, Aletta and Joan; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Hyles Baptist Church, 7220 Courthouse Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, VA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. The family is being served by the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hyles Baptist Church in memory of Claude Merrick. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com