of Lonsdale, AR

October 21, 1935 - October 31, 2022

Billy Joe Merryman went home with Jesus October 31, 2022, he was 87 years old.

Joe is predeceased by his parents, Orville and Janey Merryman and his brother, Willie Robert Merryman.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn of 64 years. Two sons, Rickey (Rita) Merryman and Steve (Pat) Merryman. Granddaughter, Samantha (Dusty) Wells and great grandson, Alexander Wells. He was also blessed to have bonus grandchildren, Chris Henson, Kaite (Mac) James, Kristen Henson, Kevin Henson, Lee Meredith, Dillon (Heide) Meredith and Sydney Meredith. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. His sister, Wilma (Eddie) Denham; three brother in laws and two sister in laws.

Joe was born in Cullpepper, Arkansas. He was a man of Baptist faith and was a member Mt. Valley Baptist Church. He was a military man and at his time of medical discharge, he married the love of his life, Carolyn. They raised two sons and then when the boys were grown the family grew. His first grandchild was Samantha and she was the apple of his eyes, then Sam married Dusty Wells and made his life complete when Alexander was born. He adored his family.

He was a construction foreman by trade and he worked on the first water plant in Hot Springs. Joe enjoyed fishing, hunting, cutting wood and making memories with his family.

A graveside service will be held at Owensville Cemetery in Lonsdale on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 1:00PM with Bro. Tim Wicker officiating

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Road
Benton, AR  72019
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com