Robert H. Merritt
November 07, 1938 - November 28, 2014
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Robert H. Merritt
November 07, 1938 - November 28, 2014
Obituary
Robert Hewitt Meritt
Born: 11/7/1938- 11/28/14
On November 28th our beloved brother in Christ went on his new journey with our Lord and Savior.
Robert H. Merritt was born on November 7, 1938 in Greenville, S.C. Son of Raymond H. Merritt and Mary Helen McWhite, both deceased. He graduated from Alexander Wilson High School. He then joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 17. After completing his tour of duty Robert attended North Carolina State University receiving a Bachelors in Economics. He went on to get his MBA at Long Beach State University.
Robert is survived by his wife Linda Merritt, daughter Kimberly Banker, her husband Craig Banker, and his grandchildren Michael Banker and Merritt Banker. He is also survived by his brothers William Carlyle Merritt and Michael Fitzgerald as well as his three sisters Mona Helen Chandler, Elaine Merritt Edwards and Martha Ann Merritt Schoffner along with many nieces and nephews.
For more information regarding the celebration of Robert (Bob) H. Merritt O’Connor Mortuary (949) 581-4300.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent In Memory of Robert Merritt to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Wounded Warrior Project
P.O. Box 758517
Topeka, Kansas 66675
7 responses to Robert H. Merritt
Ted & Kathy Ray says:
December 3, 2014
So many memories. All the North Carolina boys coming to California, living together in Santa Monica. Christmas at my Mom & Dad’s with Bob, Candy, Cecil, Dave – Bob doing the shag with my Mom. Bob & Linda getting married, having sweet Kimberly…he had a great family and many wonderful friends. He will be missed.
Alvis & Joan Webster says:
December 6, 2014
Lit a candle in memory of Robert H. Merritt