Bobby Edgar MERRIMAN

McMinnville resident and Wilson County, TN native Bobby Edgar Merriman, age 55, was born May 17, 1956 and died April 24, 2012 at his residence following a sudden illness. An employee of Hillis Trucking, he was the son of Maideen Merriman of Sparta, TN and the late Oliver Edgar Merriman. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Allen Merriman. He was married February 16, 1979 to Lorie Shook Merriman of McMinnville. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Angie and Josh Campbell of Decherd, TN and Cassie Merriman of McMinnville; four sons, Jamie Merriman and wife Wendy and Donnie Merriman both of McMinnville; Johnny Merriman and Scottie Merriman and fiancée Natasha of Hillsboro, TN; ten grandchildren; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Jan and Al Young and Anita and Randy Dunn both of Sparta, TN and Margaret Stembridge and Lisa Merriman both of McMinnville and three brothers and sisters-in-law, Earl and Vickie Merriman of Spencer, TN, Ricky and Tyann Merriman of Sparta, TN and Jeff Merriman of McMinnville. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2012 in High's Chapel with Kevin Clark officiating. Burial followed in the Gardens of Memory.