DAVID LLOYD MERRILL
David Lloyd Merrill, 81, of Beaumont died August 24, 2004 at his residence.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida and long time Beaumont resident, David served in the Army during World War II. Afterward he studied at Spartan School of Aeronautics in the discipline of meteorology. After a long varied career, David worked as an alcohol and drug counselor until his retirement. He was an avid fisherman who loved big band music, Florida Gators football and genealogy. He was also a military history buff, Boy Scout Master and member of the Order of the Arrow.
Survivors include his wife, Mabel Louise Merrill of Beaumont; sons, Michael David Merrill and his wife Patricia Hansen of Houston, Ronald Patrick Merrill and his wife Beverly Easterling of Natchez, Mississippi, Mark Andrew Merrill and his wife Deborah of Cedar Park and Timothy John Merrill and his wife Denise of Plano; and three grandchildren, Kevin James Merrill, Carley Marie Merrill and Robert Merrill.
A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 27, 2004 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Beaumont, under the directions of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. Ennichment will follow in St. Stephen’s Columbarium. A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday evening, August 25, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
