John Henry "Pee Wee" Merritt

July 22, 1934 - January 17, 2017

Mr. John Henry “Pee Wee” Merritt, age 82, of Ambrose passed away, Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon following a short illness. Mr. Merritt was born July 22, 1934 to the late Ira Merritt and the late Pearlie Smith Merritt. Mr. Merritt, a native of Jeff Davis County, had lived in the Ambrose area for many years. He was a heavy equipment operator and mechanic by trade. Other than his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Simmons Merritt and 1 Daughter, Brenda Glenn. Mr. Merritt attended New Hope Baptist Church. 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 (Janie) Merritt of Wray, GA 7 Grandchildren 12 Great Grandchildren A Number of Step-Grandchildren Several Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends Funeral Services were held Friday, January 20, 2017 at New Hope Baptist Church at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Carroll Carver officiating. Entombment followed in the New Hope Cemetery. Active Pallbearers were: Curt Vickers, Brett Rogers, Daniel Paulk, Gree Harper, Phillip Acorn and Michael Vickers. Honorary Pallbearers were: James Vickers, Earl Vickers, Wayne Vickers, Eddie Vickers, Dennis Paulk, Craig Vickers and Jearrell Vickers. Special Musical Selections, “Two Shoes”, was rendered by CD Music and “When the Roll Is Called up Yonder”, was presented by New Hope Baptist Church Choir, with Virginia Lewis, at the Piano. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by the Pianist, Virginia Lewis. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the Arrangements.