Jerry Dwight Merricks

Jerry Dwight Merricks, 79, of Callands, VA passed away on December 11, 2023 after a two year battle with cancer. He was born in Pittsylvania County, VA on March 18, 1944 to the late Macie Haskins Merricks and the late Irvin Thomas Merricks. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Mrs. Alice McGhee Merricks.

Dwight worked at Brown Products in Axton, VA for 25 years as Maintenance Supervisor. He later retired as a Mechanic from Monogram Foods in Martinsville, VA. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his wife, Dwight is survived by a brother; Jimmie Merricks; two sisters; Phyllis Garrett (Claiborne) and Janet McDowell; a step daughter; Debra Turner (Michael); a stepson; Eddie Rigney (Karen); three grandchildren; Cory Merricks (Kerry), Macie Merricks and Skyler Merricks; three great grandchildren; Devon, Bryce and Holden Merricks; three step grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Dwight was predeceased by a son; Thomas Merricks.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 12:00 noon at Norris Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville, VA with Dr. Hank Meadows officiating. Interment will follow at County Line Christian Church Cemetery, 12711 Chatham Road, Axton, VA. A visitation will be held prior to the service on the same day from 11:00am-12:00noon also at Norris Mt. Hermon Chapel.

Norris Funeral Services, Inc. & Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville, VA is respectfully serving the Merricks family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.