Michael Merritt, Jr

Michael Merritt, Jr., 36, of Osceola, died June 15, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. He was a jailer at ADC, a member of First Baptist Church and usher in Joiner. Mr. Merritt was born May 13, 1985 in Blytheville to Michael and Sandra Washington Merritt, Sr.

He is survived by his parents, Michael Merritt, Sr. of West Memphis and Sandra Merritt of Osceola; and one sister, Natasha Merritt of Osceola.

Visitation will be Friday, June 25, from 5-7 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 26, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Joiner. Burial will be at Shady Grove Cemetery in Evadale with Bro. David Vaught officiating. Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola is in charge.