Kelly Merritt, age 42 of Laramie, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Hospice House of Laramie, after a two year battle with brain cancer. Kelly was born in Hammond, IN and grew up in Buras, LA. A graduate of Buras High School, he joined the United States Marine Corps in 1993 and retired in 2005. In 2005, he moved from U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton with his wife and daughter to Laramie, WY, where he enrolled at WyoTech College. He graduated and worked as an engine/diesel technician and tow truck driver. His love of outdoor activities included: hunting, fishing, target shooting, camping, and riding dirt and street bikes.
He is survived by his wife, Rena Merritt of Laramie, WY; 17 year-old daughter, Megan Merritt, of Laramie, WY; his brother, Kevin Merritt of Tylertown, MS; his father, Noah Merritt of Tylertown, MS; and many loving cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends from the states and around the globe.
A visitation is planned for 1-2 pm prior to service on Monday, July 10th, at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be at 2 pm Monday, July 10th, at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home with the Reverend Rhett Ivey, officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kelly Merritt Memorial Fund and sent to Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home, 2133 Rainbow Ave Laramie, WY 82070 to help with expenses.
Sending the most sincere condolences friend.
Rest easy Brother! Condolences to those left behind.
Rena, May our Lord bless and comfort you and Megan during this time. Please accept our sincere condolences. Love you guys.
To his family, May the Lord Jesus Christ comfort your hearts. Love you`ll I am Kelly`s Aunt Margie Ann Warrick (Merritt) P.O. Box 173 Dime Box, Texas 77853
I'm so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Rest easy Marine. Praying for your family that they may find Peace and Comfort during this difficult time.
Dear family, I am sorry for your loss. Happy memories of Kelly continue to be with you. But when sadness comes, may these promises bring solace and strengthen you to endure. Jehovah God is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit. And he will wipe away the tears from all faces. Psalms 34:18; Isaiah 25:8 NWT. There will be a wonderful future when people all over the earth will not suffer illness ever again. No resident will say: " I am sick." Isaiah 33:24; Psalms 37:11, 29 NWT. Peace be with you, dear family.
Rest easy my friend. Thanks for the laughs and life lessons.
Rest in peace BROTHER. Semper fi