Joe Don Merriman, 74, of Woodbury passed away suddenly Friday, October 11, 2024 at St. Thomas Rutherford. He was born in Cannon Co., the son of the late Walter and Martha Lee Mathis Merriman.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Prater Merriman of Woodbury; his son, Wesley Owen Merriman and his wife, Nicole Merriman of Centennial, CO., grandchildren, Mason Merriman; siblings, Linda (Donald) Foster of Warren Co., Ann Prater of Woodbury and Jimmy (Katherine) Merriman of Warren Co.; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Rachel Merriman of Cannon Co., Carolyn (Phillip) Adcock of DeKalb Co., Nadine (Danny) Sain of Warren Co., Donnie Prater of Warren Co., Jimmy Prater of Warren Co. and Gail (Danny) Gillette of Warren Co. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Wayne Merriman and Wavil (Tom) Alford and in laws, Truman Prater, James and Jan Coleman.
A member of the Baptist church, he worked at Carrier and was a truck driver for Rutherford Co-Op. Joe enjoyed horse riding, hunting, fishing, watching westerns and woodworking.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 14, 2024 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the Ivy Bluff Cemetery in Warren Co.
His family will receive friends Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and Monday, October 14, 2024 from 9:00 A.M. until his time of service.
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences and memories for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net