Robert Bob William Merritt, Sr.

1932 ∼ 2010

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Robert William Merritt, Sr., 78, of Orange, Texas died Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at Baptist Hospital in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Bayonne, New Jersey on January 3, 1932, Robert was the son of Florence Engroff and Oscar Merritt. He served in the Navy during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1956. After retiring from the City of Orange Police Department, he worked as manager of the MacArthur Drive Inn and Strand Theatre in Orange.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Lee Burnett Merritt; parents, Florence and Oscar Merritt; and sons, Michael and Bobby Merritt.

Robert is survived by his sons, Keith Merritt and wife Marlene of Orange, William Billy Merritt of Las Vegas, NV; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and sisters, Audrey Beck of Florida, and Carolyn Christoffs of New Jersey.

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Anonymous July 5, 2010

I worked with your Mom & Dad at the Strand Theatre for 2 years, and saw most of her boys grow up. They would come in the concession and load their cup with a mixture of coke, DP, grape, and pickle juice, then run upstairs to Mom's office or visit with Di##imported-begin##Debbie Rost Hernandez##imported-end##

Anonymous June 12, 2010

Keith,we are so sorry to hear about your Dad.If there is anything we can do,give us a call.##imported-begin##Oma Jean &Jimmy Hubbard##imported-end##

Anonymous June 11, 2010

We are so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences during this time. May his memories bring you peace and comfort. Always know our thoughts and prayers are with you.##imported-begin##Owen & Nelda Burton##imported-end##

Anonymous June 10, 2010

My condolences to the Merritt family. May God bless and comfort your family at this time and always.##imported-begin##Mike Marion & family##imported-end##

Anonymous June 10, 2010

Keith, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. You were there when my dad passed, and so you know how difficult this period of life can be. I think in the end the single biggest way we measure the value of our life is in those that we left be##imported-begin##tommy thompson##imported-end##

Anonymous June 10, 2010

IM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MR. MERRITT PASSING. I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH BILL STARTING IN 6TH GRADE AND ALL THE WAY TILL GRADUATION IN 1982. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU IN THIS TIME. MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOU ALL... GOD BLESS##imported-begin##Greg Guidry##imported-end##

Anonymous June 10, 2010

Keith, Michael and I were so sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.##imported-begin##Michael & Peggy Riley##imported-end##