Robert P. Merrick, Sr. of Brookfield, Ohio passed away at 11:15 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2018, in Orange Village Care Center, Masury, after a brief illness.
He was 78.
Mr. Merrick was born August 13, 1939, in Burghill, Ohio, a son of Phillip and Mildred (Livermore) Merrick.
He attended the former Hartford (Ohio) High School and served in the U.S. Army.
Bob retired in 1997 from Delphi-Packard, Warren, Ohio, where he was employed for 25 years.
He previously worked as a skilled carpenter.
Bob enjoyed watching the History Channel, Animal Planet, NASCAR, college basketball and Major League baseball, particularly the Cleveland Indians.
He was also a fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Surviving are: his wife of 54 years, the former Henrietta E. Grandy, whom he married June 4, 1964; a daughter, Debbra Sullinger (Ronald), of Vienna, Ohio; a son, Robert P. Merrick, Jr. (Brenda), of Oak Harbor, WA; four grandsons, two granddaughters, a sister, Shirley Williamson (Paul), of Warren, Ohio; and a brother, Paul Merrick (Faythe), of Colorado.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Carol Lockovich.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
At Bob's request, there are no calling hours or service.