Bobby Lee Merricks
October 23, 1930 - January 15, 2019
Bobby Lee Merricks, 88, of Altavista passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Runk and Pratt, Lynchburg from complication associated with a stroke. He was the husband of Betty Franklin Merricks for 67 years. He was born October 23, 1930 in Clifton Forge, a son of the late Louie S. Merricks, Sr. and Cora Mayhew Merricks. He was a member of Hyland Heights Baptist Church and a retired mechanic with English Construction Company of Altavista for over 40 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Edward Merricks and his wife, Jane of Stoney Creek; a brother, Louie S. Merricks, Jr. of Forest; a sister, Jean Auneski of Pulaski; a daughter-in-law, Betty Ferguson Merricks of Altavista; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Richard L. Merricks and Dennis E. Merricks; three sisters, Edith Kinlaw, Lucille Hendrix, and Frances Wright; and one granddaughter, April Leigh Merricks. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 18, 2019 at Finch and Finch Chapel, Altavista by the Rev. Jim Critchley with interment to follow in Altavista Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Finch and Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider Hyland Heights Baptist Church, 100 English Tavern Road, Rustburg, VA 24588.
Bobby Lee Merricks, 88, of Altavista passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Runk and Pratt, Lynchburg from complication associated with a stroke. He was the husband of Betty Franklin Merricks for 67 years. He was born October 23, 1930... View Obituary & Service Information