Odis Merritt

Odis Lee Merritt, 63, of Riesel, went to be with the Lord on Saturday September 8, 2018. Funeral services will be 2pm Tuesday September 11 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1301 Hogan Ln, Waco, TX 76705, with Pastor Larry Krueger officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Riesel. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 pm Monday September 10, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr. Waco.
Odis was born September 29, 1954 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He moved to Riesel in 1973 and married Carol Meyer on July 5, 1974. He owned a house moving company in Riesel and was a rancher for many years. Odis was a hard worker who loved to also spend his time with his grandsons. He was a longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carol; son, Charles John Merritt and wife Tricia; daughter, Brianna Lee Green and husband Steven; grandchildren, Cooper Green, Caleb Green, Bryce Merritt, and Lucas Merritt as well as extended family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Glenn Meyer, Rick Meyer, Bill Coats, Mike Cone, Mike Galler, and Mike Linder. Honorary Bearers will be Cooper Green, Caleb Green, Bryce Merritt, Lucas Merritt, Juan Rosas, and Steve Lewerenz.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1301 Hogan Ln, Waco, TX 76705.