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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Merritt was born about 1834 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    John married Hannah Harriet Garrison on 4 Jan 1851 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hannah (daughter of John Garrison and Eliza "Dicie" Loving) was born about 1834 in Burke County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    John married Susan Hays on 6 Sep 1855 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Susan was born about 1836 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. James P. Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Apr 1858 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Feb 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fulkerson and Glover Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    2. 3. Rebecca Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 4. Benjamin Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 5. Mary Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    5. 6. Margaret "Maggie" Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Aug 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    6. 7. John Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1877 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James P. MerrittJames P. Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 26 Apr 1858 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Feb 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fulkerson and Glover Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    James married Axie Jenkins on 13 Feb 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Axie (daughter of Hugh Jenkins and Clarinda Onks) was born on 1 Apr 1864 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 May 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Jenkins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Wheeler H. Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 9. Hawkins C. Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Nov 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 10. Mollie M. Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 11. John Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    5. 12. Daniel Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jul 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Dec 1983 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Jenkins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    6. 13. Laura A. Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 May 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Sep 1983 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Jenkins Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .
    7. 14. Edgar Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    8. 15. Hamilton "Ham" Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    9. 16. Smith Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  2. 3.  Rebecca Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  3. 4.  Benjamin Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1871 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  4. 5.  Mary Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  5. 6.  Margaret "Maggie" Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Aug 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    Margaret married David L. Fair on 3 Feb 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. David (son of Jackson C. Fair and Ellen W. Fletcher) was born on 2 Mar 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Dec 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Carter County Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Lillie Mae Fair  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1895; died about 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    2. 18. Loretta R. Fair  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 19. James Fair  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Mar 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 20. Ben Fair  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Feb 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Apr 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Carter County Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    5. 21. Mary Anna Fair  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    6. 22. Minnie Novella Fair  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  6. 7.  John Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in Aug 1877 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    John married Nina Fair on 4 Sep 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nina was born in Nov 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Earl Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 24. Bessie Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 25. Worley Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 26. Harry Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    5. 27. Hazel Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    6. 28. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 30. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    10. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Wheeler H. Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.John1) was born in Jan 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    Wheeler married Josie Glover on 22 Feb 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Josie (daughter of Thomas Richard Glover and Martha Mary Lewis) was born about 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Grant Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 34. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 35. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 36. Lloyd E. Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Aug 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Apr 2009 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    5. 37. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 9.  Hawkins C. Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.John1) was born in Nov 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  3. 10.  Mollie M. Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.John1) was born in Feb 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  4. 11.  John Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.John1) was born in Feb 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    John married Minnie Grindstaff about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Minnie (daughter of Amos Grindstaff and Margaret Ellen Hyder) was born about 1891 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. May E. Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1824 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 39. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 12.  Daniel Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.John1) was born on 5 Jul 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Dec 1983 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Jenkins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Daniel married Dottie Ward on 4 Jul 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dottie was born on 4 Feb 1896; died on 7 Sep 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Jenkins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 41. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 42. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 43. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 44. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 13.  Laura A. Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.John1) was born on 10 May 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Sep 1983 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Jenkins Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .

    Laura married Charles Donald Livingston on 10 Mar 1923 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Charles (son of William M. Livingston and Addie L. Hathaway) was born on 3 Dec 1899 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 28 Aug 1992 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Jenkins Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 14.  Edgar Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.John1) was born in May 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  8. 15.  Hamilton "Ham" Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.John1) was born about 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  9. 16.  Smith Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.John1) was born about 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  10. 17.  Lillie Mae Fair Descendancy chart to this point (6.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born about 1895; died about 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Lillie married Marion Monroe Garrison on 6 Jul 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Marion (son of James L. Garrison and Landa Gussie Ritchie) was born in Jun 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Lillie married Frank Burrow on 16 May 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frank (son of Samuel Burrow and Nannie Turner) was born about 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. Vivian Burrow  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Dec 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Jul 1989 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    2. 46. Charles Edwin Burrow  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Dec 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Nov 2001 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    3. 47. Frank Burrow, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Oct 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Dec 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 48. Dorothy Lee Burrow  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Feb 2018 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  11. 18.  Loretta R. Fair Descendancy chart to this point (6.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  12. 19.  James Fair Descendancy chart to this point (6.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born about 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Mar 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    Notes:

    "Elizabethton Star," Monday, March 21, 1932
    JAMES FAIR
    Funeral services for James Fair, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Fair, who died Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at his home, were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence by the Rev. Clarence Howington with interment in the Carter grave yard.
    Young Fair was found badly burned near the Watauga river bridge Saturday by the driver of a bakery truck. He was picked up and taken to his home where his condition was reported serious. Yesterday he developed pneumonia fever resulting in his death.
    Fair is said to have been in company with Ike Blevins and Doodle Burrow, fishing in the Watauga. They had a bon fire and it is believed that he either fell or was pushed in some unexplained way, into the blaze, his clothes and body being badly seared.
    Survivors include the father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Fair; four sisters, Analine, Novell, Retia and Mrs. Mag Burrow; and one brother, Ben Fair.
    Pallbearers included W. C. Forbes, Herman Lodge, Lynn Fair, Bill Lee, Lonnie Martin and Milton Estep.
    Flower bearers: Eddie Roberson, Fabie McKinney, Blanch Howington, Emma Bowers, Etta Hoss and Orgie Winebarger.


  13. 20.  Ben Fair Descendancy chart to this point (6.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 5 Feb 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Apr 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Carter County Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    "Elizabethton Star," Thursday, April 4, 1940
    BEN FAIR TAKEN BY DEATH AFTER LENGTHY ILLNESS
    Funeral services for Ben Fair, 35, who died at his home on First street Wednesday morning at 10:45, after a long illness, were held from the home this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock with the Rev. Elmer DeLoach and the Rev. Clarence Howington officiating. Burial was made in the Carter Cemetery.
    Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Ben Fair; four children, Grady, Dana, Wayne and Carolyn Fair; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave L. Fair; four sisters, Mrs. Novella Walker, Mrs. Retta Heaton, Mrs. Mae Burr and Anna Lee Fair.
    Pall bearers[sic] and flower bearers were selected from friends at the funeral.

    Ben married Ida Nell Estep on 2 Oct 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ida (daughter of Crit Tipton Estep and Eliza Ellis) was born on 3 Aug 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Jan 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 49. Grady Ben Fair  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Sep 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    2. 50. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 51. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 52. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  14. 21.  Mary Anna Fair Descendancy chart to this point (6.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born about 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  15. 22.  Minnie Novella Fair Descendancy chart to this point (6.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  16. 23.  Earl Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.John1) was born about 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  17. 24.  Bessie Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.John1) was born about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  18. 25.  Worley Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.John1) was born about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    Worley married Lula Ritchie on 28 May 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lula was born about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 53. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 54. MacDonald Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Apr 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

  19. 26.  Harry Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.John1) was born about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  20. 27.  Hazel Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.John1) was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  21. 28.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.John1)

  22. 29.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.John1)

  23. 30.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.John1)

  24. 31.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.John1)

  25. 32.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.John1)


Generation: 4

  1. 33.  Grant Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (8.Wheeler3, 2.James2, 1.John1) was born about 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  2. 34.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Wheeler3, 2.James2, 1.John1)

  3. 35.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Wheeler3, 2.James2, 1.John1)

  4. 36.  Lloyd E. Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (8.Wheeler3, 2.James2, 1.John1) was born on 20 Aug 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Apr 2009 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Lloyd married Launa Sams on 17 Sep 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Launa was born about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Jul 2018 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 37.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Wheeler3, 2.James2, 1.John1)

  6. 38.  May E. Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 2.James2, 1.John1) was born about 1824 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  7. 39.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 2.James2, 1.John1)

  8. 40.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Daniel3, 2.James2, 1.John1)

  9. 41.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Daniel3, 2.James2, 1.John1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 55. Linda Gail Merritt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Feb 1953 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Oct 2018 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.

  10. 42.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Daniel3, 2.James2, 1.John1)

  11. 43.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Daniel3, 2.James2, 1.John1)

  12. 44.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Daniel3, 2.James2, 1.John1)

  13. 45.  Vivian Burrow Descendancy chart to this point (17.Lillie3, 6.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 9 Dec 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Jul 1989 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Family/Spouse: Harlan Logan Hopson. Harlan was born on 2 Jan 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Apr 1983 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 56. Jerry L. Hopson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Dec 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Aug 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    2. 57. Shona Joe Hopson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Mar 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Aug 2010 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    3. 58. Lynn Frank Hopson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jun 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jul 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  14. 46.  Charles Edwin Burrow Descendancy chart to this point (17.Lillie3, 6.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 22 Dec 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Nov 2001 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Charles married Charles Bernice Leonard about 1938. Charles was born on 31 May 1919 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 20 May 2019 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 47.  Frank Burrow, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (17.Lillie3, 6.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 26 Oct 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Dec 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  16. 48.  Dorothy Lee Burrow Descendancy chart to this point (17.Lillie3, 6.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Feb 2018 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Dorothy Lee Burrow, 90, of Elizabethton, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018.
    Dorothy was the daughter of the late Frank and Lillie Mae Burrow. She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Edwin Burrow, and her sister, Vivian Hopson.
    Survivors include her sister-in-law, Bernice Burrow, and several nieces and nephews.
    Dorothy loved country music, people and animals. She was always content in every situation she was in. She was always ready for a laugh, seeing humor in the smallest of matters. She just desired that her memory be cherished.
    Dorothy's last years were at Signature Health Care in Elizabethton and the family would like to "thank them" for all the love and care they gave to Dorothy along with the staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital.


  17. 49.  Grady Ben Fair Descendancy chart to this point (20.Ben3, 6.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Sep 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    ELIZABETHTON - Grady Ben Fair, 89, Elizabethton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 1, 2016 in the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Ben & Ida Nell Estep Fair. Grady proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was retired from the Dairy Business having owned and operated Farm Best Dairy for several years. He was an active member of East River Park Christian Church where he was a greeter and he was the candy man for the children. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Norma Lowe Fair, two brothers: Dana & Wayne Fair and one sister: Carolyn Runnion.

    He is survived by his second wife: Lavelle "Bo" Hopson Fair; Son Steve & Ruth Ann Fair (Ben, Tim & Sarah), Daughter: Susan & Kenton Farr (Kelly, Nick), Son: David (Hunter & Chase). Two Step-sons: Danny Gourley, Rutledge, Tenn. and Richard Gourley, of Florida. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

    Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 4, 2016 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. John H. Smith, and Nick Farr Ministers officiating. Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Steve, Ben & Tim Fair officiating. Music will be provided by Kenneth Hartley and Mary Smith. Active Pallbearers will be: Nick Farr, Ben Fair, Tim Fair, Hunter Fair, Chase Fair, Steven Daugherty, and Reid Bishop. Honorary Pallbearers will be member of East River Park Men's Sunday School Class, Milt Fair, Brandon Gourley and Shane Gourley. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Friends may also visit with the family at his residence.

    Grady married Lavelle Hopson about 1990. Lavelle (daughter of Walter E. Hopson and Amanda Elsie Pleasant) was born about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Sep 2018 in Grainger County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  18. 50.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (20.Ben3, 6.Margaret2, 1.John1)

  19. 51.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (20.Ben3, 6.Margaret2, 1.John1)

  20. 52.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (20.Ben3, 6.Margaret2, 1.John1)

  21. 53.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (25.Worley3, 7.John2, 1.John1)

  22. 54.  MacDonald Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (25.Worley3, 7.John2, 1.John1) was born about 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Apr 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Mac Donald Merritt, 88, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019, at the V.A. Medical Center Hospital, Mountain Home. A native of Elizabethton, he was the son of the late Worley and Lula Ritchie Merritt.
    Mac retired as Captain from the Elizabethton Fire Department. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. Mac enjoyed attending the men's breakfasts at First Christian Church, Elizabethton; mowing; washing his car; going to the lake and spending time with his family and friends. Following his retirement he loved visiting the fire hall and talking with other firemen.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Emmaleen Marshall.
    Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Debbie Winters and Robyn Merritt, both of Elizabethton, and Melody Moore, Elberton, Ga.; four grandchildren, Misty Winters, Martin Winters, Brandon Moore and Andrew Moore; two great-grandchildren, Ashlyn Winters and Andon Winters; a nephew, Kenneth Marshall; a special friend, Charlotte Nave; and caregiver, Bethany Turbyfill.
    A graveside service to honor the life of Mac Donald Merritt will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Military Honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 12:50 p.m. Thursday for the graveside service.



Generation: 5

  1. 55.  Linda Gail Merritt Descendancy chart to this point (41.Living4, 12.Daniel3, 2.James2, 1.John1) was born on 7 Feb 1953 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Oct 2018 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.

    Notes:

    ERWIN - Linda Gail Parker, 65 of Erwin, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center.

    A native of Elizabethton, TN, she is the daughter of the late Howard and Nell Merritt. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Parker.

    Linda attended Fishery Community Church. She retired from Siemens after nearly twenty-five years of service. Linda loved being a mammaw to her grandchildren, watching granddaughter, Chloe's softball games, going to Disney, RV traveling, and eating lunch with her lunch bunch.

    Those left to cherish Linda's memory include: son, Ricky L. Conner (Heather) of Johnson City; grandchildren, Chloe Nell and Clinton Howard Conner; siblings, Larry Merritt (Nancy) of Elizabethton, and Vivian Newman (Jim) of Madisonville, TN; nieces and nephews, Diane Dugger (Charles), Mike Merritt (Mitzi), Kenneth Merritt (Kelly), and Sarah Newman; and great-nieces and great-nephews, Adam and Ellie Dugger, Katie, Clayton, and Karie Merritt, Grayson Merritt, and Claire DeMoss.


  2. 56.  Jerry L. Hopson Descendancy chart to this point (45.Vivian4, 17.Lillie3, 6.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 30 Dec 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Aug 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  3. 57.  Shona Joe Hopson Descendancy chart to this point (45.Vivian4, 17.Lillie3, 6.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 20 Mar 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Aug 2010 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  4. 58.  Lynn Frank Hopson Descendancy chart to this point (45.Vivian4, 17.Lillie3, 6.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 7 Jun 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jul 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.


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