Dennis Riley Merrill
March 21, 1935 ~ April 14, 2018
Resided in:
Fairview, North Carolina
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Dennis Riley Merrill, 83, of Fairview, NC died Saturday, April 14, 2018. He was a native and resident of Buncombe County and son of the late Carl and Estelle Merrill.
Dennis was employed at C.P. Clare (now T E Connectivity) in Fairview for 40+ years until his retirement in 2000. He loved riding his motorcycle, pontoon, and tractor. His favorite pastime was fishing and taking family and friends to see the elk. He loved attending Trinity of Fairview Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Maureen Merrill; daughters Becky Hunnicutt and Phyllis Morgan; granddaughter Beverly Mitchell; brothers Theron Merrill, Vincent Merrill and Alvis Merrill. He is survived by daughter Tharesa “Dean” Owenby and husband Max and a son Don Merrill and wife Susan; 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life service will be held Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at Trinity of Fairview Baptist Church with Rev. Stacey Harris officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. A private family burial will be held the following day.
Flowers are welcome; however memorials may be made to Trinity of Fairview Baptist Church, 646 Concord Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732.
Dennis and Maureen were the sweetest neighbors anyone could have for the many years we lived in Fairview. They were really two special people who loved each other, all their family members, and Jesus. May he RIP.
I worked with Dennis a couple of summers in the mid 60s at C. P. Clare when I was going to UNC-A and working my way through school after graduating from Reynolds. Dennis was always so much fun to be around and always had the glass half full. This is a big loss for me because of the memories made while working with Dennis. My deepest sympathy to his family. Dennis was what life is all about.
Go rest high on that mountain my friend you will be missed .
I am so sorry for your loss. These two people were such a Blessing to my life. Always glad to see you. Always greeting you with a hug and a smile. Never heard he or his wife talk about anyone and never putting anyone down. Precious couple. Gone but never forgotten. Many Prayers and hugs to this family today and for the days ahead. Love Millie Owenby and Family.
Dennis this was to soon. I will always miss our times together and I was hoping for many more.But my memories of you and Maureen will never fade. Words cannot express how I feel at this moment. God bless you and your family. Your proud son in law Russ
We are sorry for the loss of Dennis a Dad, a Grandfather,and a great grandfather please accept our condolences and prayers.
We are sorry for your loss. Many prayers and hug.. Billy .Pat Plemmons and family.