Kenneth Wayne Merriman

Kenneth Wayne Merriman, 70, passed away Thursday, March 14, in Wichita Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday), in the chapel at Dutton Funeral Home.

Graveside services will follow at Highland Cemetery.

Kenneth was born Nov. 10, 1948, in Cupertino, CA., to Claude C. and Anna (Flowers) Merriman. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the Marine Corps and was a Master Plumber who owned H&M Plumbing in Iowa Park for several years. He married Ella Friday on Feb. 11, 1970, in San Diego, CA. He enjoyed spending time hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his aunt and uncle who were also his adoptive parents, Betty and Floyd Merriman; brother, Guy Merriman-Sears; and granddaughter, Hayley Smith.

Surviving relatives include his wife of 49 years, Ella Merriman of Valley View; three daughters, Sharon Merriman-Garza of Iowa Park and Deanna Merriman and Deidra Merriman, both of Albuquerque; a son, Kenneth Allen Dewayne Merriman of Valley View; a brother, Rick Merriman and siblings, Linda, Jimmy, and Donna; and three grandchildren.

Memorials are suggested to be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Rd. Wichita Falls, Texas 76310.