Treva W. Merrell

Treva W. Merrell, age 82, of Puryear, Tenn., died Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn.

He was married July 3, 1959 to Jan Evelyn Paul Merrell and she preceded in death August 23, 2012.

Treva was a member of Jesus Saves Baptist Church.   He was a Minister for many years and enjoyed preaching at nursing homes.    He formerly worked at Mar-Kel Lighting Co. in Paris, TN.

He was born June 16, 1932 in Buchanan, TN to the late Woodard Merrell and the late Annie May Todd  Merrell.

He is survived by his  Five Daughters,  Bernice Nelson of Oil City, Pa,  Deborah (Danny) Hart of Puryear, Tenn,  Treva Lynn (Dale) Greer of Paris, Tenn,  Bonnie (Marcus) Heckman of Clarksville, Tenn,  Virginia (Darrell) Evans of Paris, Tenn;    Two Sons,  Jimmy (Debra) Merrell of Springville, Tenn,  David (Becky) Merrell of Paris, Tenn;  One Brother,  Cortez Merrell of Paris, Tenn;  25 Grandchildren, 40 Great Grandchildren, and 4 Great Great Grandchildren.

Besides his wife and parents, Treva was also preceded in death by a Son, Phillip Merrell;  Son-in-law, Jerry Nelson;  Sister, Wanda Merrell;  Brothers, Harvey Merrell, Charles Merrell, and Lonnie Dale Merrell;  and a Granddaughter, Leslie Lurlene Evans Heckman.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St., Paris, Tenn., where the visitation will be from 4 – 7 pm Saturday, November 22, 2014 and from 12 – 2 pm  Sunday, November 23, 2014.    The Funeral Service will be at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Sunday, November 23, 2014.

Larry Craig will officiate.  Pallbearers will be David Shawn Merrell, Brodie Merrell, Hunter Merrell, Phil Eric Merrell, Danny Hart II, Ronnie Nelson, J.W. Nelson and Donald Merrell.

Interment will be at Rose Lawn Memory Garden in Paris, Tenn.

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