Born September 11, 1932, Ronald Lee Merrick (92) of Pickerington, Ohio passed away on March 21, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by a family who adored him. He was a graduate of South High School, class of 1951.
Never leaving his side, he is survived by his devoted wife, Eileen Merrick. A testament of their marriage of 69 years created his greatest joy, children Tammy (Tom) Armstrong, Penny (Mark) Jones, and Brett (Kathy) Merrick. If love was ever to visibly shine, it was when he was with his grandchildren Ryan Merrick (Anna Nam), Jessica Merrick (fiancé Will Brown), and Parker and Spencer Jones. There were no happier times for him than being with his family who were the benefactors of his outpouring of grace, patience, generosity, humility, and goodness. He will also be deeply missed by his brother Dick (Jan) Merrick, and nephews Scott and Todd Merrick.
A Navy Veteran, he retired from Ohio Bell/AT&T after 31 years and then worked at The Ohio State University in communicati

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