Joshua C. Merrick

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Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 N. Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Friday, August 26, 2016
1:00 to 2:00 PM
Service Schedule
Chapel
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 N. Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Friday, August 26, 2016
2:00PM
Cemetery
Maple Leaf Cemetery
Maplewood Road
Harrison, AR  72601
Memorial Contributions
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
P.O. Box 1245
Albert Lea, MN  56007


Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Joshua C. Merrick

of Ozark, MO

October 16, 1982 - August 22, 2016

Joshua C. Merrick age 33, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, August 22, 2016, in Springfield, MO. He was born October 16, 1982, to George and Laura (Edds) Merrick, in Fort Smith AR. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George W. Merrick Sr., Mary Faye Merrick, Dr. M. C. Edds, and Billie Edds.

Joshua is survived by his wife, Ashley; his son, Luke, of Springfield, MO; his parents, George and Laura Merrick, of Van Buren, AR; two brothers, Bradley and wife Megan of Tontitown, AR and Zachary and wife Rachel of Springdale, AR; and his in-laws, OJ and Marla Phillips, of Harrison, AR.

Joshua was an honors graduate of Van Buren High School in 2001. He attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and graduated from UALR. He was employed by Mercy Hospital in Springfield in the IT department.
Joshua was an Eagle Scout. He was also an avid Arkansas Razorback sports fan. He was a loving and dedicated husband and father; he felt this was his main calling. He had a strong work ethic and would give everything he did his best effort. Joshua touched many lives over the course of his life and he was loved and respected.

Funeral service was Friday, August 26, 2016, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home in Harrison, Arkansas, with Rev. Dale Thompson officiating, with visitation one hour prior to service.

Interment was in Maple Leaf Cemetery in Harrison, Arkansas.

Pallbearers were Bradley Merrick, Zachary Merrick, Nathaniel Allen, Aaron Lawrence, Neil Tracy and Lance McCarver.

Honorary pallbearers were Palmer Allen, Joe Pyle, David Bickell and George McAlister.

Memorials can be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.






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20 Condolence(s)
Mark Wealand
Springfield,
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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Josh always worked above and beyond what was required. Taking care of the Medical Staff Office with a great smile. Thanks Josh for all the extra help taking care of us.
We will miss you dear friend
Mark

Ron & Debbie Ward
Ft Smith,
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Friday, August 26, 2016

What a special young man Josh was growing up at our church. He just touched my heart teaching him in VBS & seeing him at church & visiting in their home. Lovin u 're family thru prayers.💖

Molly Holtmann
Springfield,
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Friday, August 26, 2016

I met Josh through work. He was so proud of his family and always asked about mine. He was a kind soul who will be missed. I am praying for his family.

Kim Carpenter
Springfield, MO
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Friday, August 26, 2016

Josh was a very special young man. He always had a warm smile and such a tremendous sense of humor. He was so proud of his family and being a husband and father was his most important job. We had many conversations about the role of being a dad. He got so excited when he talked about the baby. Josh will be greatly missed at Mercy.

Bill and Denise Webb
Knoxville,
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Friday, August 26, 2016

Josh was such a good friend to our son, Dan, when they were in high school. We always enjoyed having him in our home. We are sorry our paths did not cross after that due to the boys attending college in different parts of the country and our move away. We have been praying for Josh and were saddened by the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Fondly,
The Webbs

Angela Clark
Barling, AR
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Friday, August 26, 2016

Ashley,

I am so sorry for your loss. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your son.

Angie

Sean Hanley and Crystal Snider
Salt Lake City, UT
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Thursday, August 25, 2016

My fiance Sean Hanley worked with Josh when he was at the Arkansas Highway Department. I had the fortune of meeting him several times and he was always so jovial and polite and seemed like a very kind soul. Sean thought a lot of him. He was always speaking about how Josh had made him laugh and he was definitely missed in the department after his move.

My thoughts go out to the family. We were sad to hear this news and are truly sorry for your loss.

Jill Aikman Bayless
Plano, TX
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Thursday, August 25, 2016

George,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. As a parent who also lost a young adult son 3 years ago, I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers daily. Jill

Debra Ruth
Fort Smith, AR
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Thursday, August 25, 2016

I was not fortunate enough to have met Joshua. I have, however, met his mother. She talks so proudly of him that I feel as if I know him. God bless you all, our thoughts and prayers are with you. You have a very special angel watching over you all.

Kelli Miller
Springfield, MO
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Thursday, August 25, 2016

I met Josh through work at Mercy. He was always so helpful, kind, hard working and never without a smile. He will be missed.
I am so sorry for your loss.

Kelli Miller

Cindy Beeson
Springfield, MO
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Thursday, August 25, 2016

I have only known Josh on 4k at Mercy. I will miss our conversations, Josh's sense of humor and his abiilty to make people laugh no matter how bad he felt. Even when Josh did not feel good, he was concerned about everybody else. Josh was one of a kind.

So sorry for your loss

Cindy
4k
mercy hospital

David Bickell
Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, August 25, 2016

Josh was a good friend and a great guy to be around. He always had a joke and was quick to make people laugh. He was a genuine good guy. He will be missed.

My heart goes out to Ashley and Luke. Praying for both of you.

Gwen Hunter
Van Buren, AR
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Thursday, August 25, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Merrick family. I remember Josh and Brad from Butterfield Junior High when I taught there. Josh was such a nice young man.

Sue Parsons
Athens, GA
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Thursday, August 25, 2016

Ashley and Family

I am so sorry to read about your husband, Joshua. Please accept my sincere condolences. His life was cut too short, I am truly sorry. Know that your Heavenly Father and his dear son, Jesus, are there to support you. I want to share with you a couple of my favorite scriptures that helped me in my time of need and I pray they will help you also. Psalm 34:18; John 5:28-29.
My prayers go out to the family.

Thomas and Gloria Duerr
Purcellville,
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Thursday, August 25, 2016

We are so very sorry for your loss and for the son gone far too soon. Knowing everyone was up there to meet him brings comfort but please know that we feel your loss and are sending our love and prayers. Much love,
Tom and Gloria Hopkins Duerr
and family

Brenda Chamness
Greenwood,
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Thursday, August 25, 2016

Debbie Mathis
Charleston, SC
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Ashley,Luke,Marla and OJ, I am so very sorry for the loss this amazing young man, such an honor to have known him,mush love and prayers to you all.

Allison Rhodes
Springfield, MO
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Josh was the first person outside of my department that I met when I started in Springfield at Mercy in 2014. He was always so friendly and helpful when anything happened in my department and we needed his assistance. Josh will be greatly missed by so many people. I am keeping his family in my prayers.

Mae Gwartney
Harrison, AR
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

I feel so honored to have known this sweet, special soul. My life is better for having known Josh. I pray for peace and healing for this family. On a lighter note that I think he would appreciate, I will think of you Josh when I yell my first WPS this season - you will be right there!

Donna Connelly
Poteau, OK
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

I send my heart felt condolences to the Merrick family. Josh was a good man, husband and father. I know he will be missed by many friends and family. May God give you strength during this trying time.