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Mr. John Henry “Pee Wee” Merritt

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Mr. John Henry “Pee Wee” Merritt, age 82, of Ambrose passed away, Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon, following a short illness. He was born July 22, 1934 to the late Ira Merritt and the late Pearlie Smith Merritt. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Merritt Glenn. Mr. Merritt, a native of Jeff Davis County, was self-employed as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He was also a veteran of the US Army.

Survivors include: His Wife, Betty Sue Watson Merritt of Ambrose, GA; 2 Sons, John Merritt of Douglas, GA and Craig Merritt of Ambrose, GA; 1 Daughter, Barbara Merritt of Ambrose, GA; 1 Brother, Ralph Merritt of Wray, GA; 7 Grandchildren; 12 Great Grandchildren; A Number of Step-Grandchildren; Several Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends.

Funeral Services will be Friday, January 20, 2017, at New Hope Baptist Church at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Carroll Carver officiating. Entombment will follow in the Hew Hope Cemetery. Mr. Merritt will be placed in the church at 10:00 A.M. to lie in state until the funeral hour.

The family will be receiving friends Thursday evening, January 19, 2017, from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Ricketson Funeral Home.

Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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