Wayne Merriman, 85, of Woodbury passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at St. Thomas West Hospital. He was born on July 16, 1938 to his parents, Walter & Martha Mathis Merriman in Cannon County.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rachel Thomas Merriman of Woodbury; children, Christy Shultz of Woodbury and Devin (Molly) Merriman of Smithville; grandchildren, Deonna Shultz, George Shultz, Colton Merriman, Reagan Merriman and Carter Merriman; Siblings, Linda (Donald) Foster of McMinnville, Joe Don (Brenda) Merriman of Woodbury, Ann Prater of McMinnville and Jimmy (Kathryn) Merriman of McMinnville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Wavil Alford.

Wayne retired from Carrier Corporation as a forklift driver.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, racing cars and playing ball with his grandkids.

Graveside Services were 10 a.m. Monday, July 24 at Pleasant View Cemetery with Bro. Charlie Bowman officiating.  The family received friends for his visitation from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 23

Woodbury Funeral Home, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net was in charge of arrangements

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) July 26, 2023