Eldon Merrill

MERRILL, Eldon Ray, age 68 of Huber Heights, OH, formerly of Wellston, OH passed away September 17, 2013. He was born to the late Ernest Merrill and Virginia Merrill, who survives. He is preceded in death by brothers, Paul Merrill and Francis Merrill.

Eldon is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Linda Merrill; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Melissa Merrill of Jackson, Ohio; 2 grandchildren, Haley and Hannah; sisters, Wilma Peoples of Wellston and Sandra White of Wellston; brother, Roger (Lori) Merrill of Springfield; his loyal canine companion, Katy; and numerous other loving relatives and friends.
Eldon proudly served the United States during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Air Force.

He was a proud Ohio State Buckeye fan and had a passion for hunting and playing pool. Eldon was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend and will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

A visitation will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home North Chapel (4104 Needmore Road) on Friday, September 20 from 4-8pm. A second visitation will be held in his hometown of Wellston, OH at McWilliams Funeral Home on Saturday, Sept 21 from 5-8pm, where a funeral service will take place on Sunday at 2pm. He will be laid to rest at Ridgewood Cemetery. To leave a message for the family or for more service information, www.Mcwilliams-funeralhome.com