Celebration of Life Service for Gary Merrill, 64, will be Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 2:00pm in Anderson-Burris Funeral Home Chapel with Len Coulter officiating. Come and Go Reception will follow in AB Circle of Life Event Center.
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Gary was born on March 3, 1955 in Alva, Oklahoma to Hiram and Flossie Merrill and died on November 15, 2019 in Enid, Oklahoma.
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Gary grew up in Alva and Enid and graduated from Enid High School in 1973. He worked for Union Equity and was a contract pumper in the oilfield. Gary was raised in the Nazarene Church in Alva and Enid. He married Beth Duncan and they had a daughter, Magen. He worked for Advance Foods/ Tyson as a forklift operator for 15 years. He retired in 2018. Gary enjoyed working in his yard, and the lake house.
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He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Gary is survived by his daughter and husband, Magen and Dustin Bisig; three grandchildren, Paityn, Paige, and Lane; his former wife, Beth Merrill, all of Enid; two brothers and their wives, Keith and Jean Merrill of Stillwater, and Ken and Karen Merrill of McWillie, Oklahoma; nieces, nephews and many friends.
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Memorials may be through the funeral home to Van’s House.
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Condolences can be made to the family online at Andersonburris.com. Honored to be recognized nationally, the past 6 years, for the Pursuit of Excellence award. Because family matters, let us take care of yours. We are proud to own the only crematory in Garfield county and ensure your loved one receives the care and respect they deserve while never leaving our care. Visit 3002 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-2700.
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