James M. 'Jimmy' Meritt

Graveside services for Jimmy Meritt, 78, of Gladewater, will be held on Friday, December 28, 2012, at 10:30 A.M. at Friendship Cemetery with Brother Mark Towns officiating. Born on May 26, 1934, in Mexia, Texas, he died on Tuesday, December 25, 2012. He was self-employed and a member of Joy Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Meritt of Gladewater; 2 sons, James Michael Meritt of Gladewater and Richard Dwayne Meritt of Gilmer; 1 daughter, Deborah Jeanene McGraw of Anahuac, Texas; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. No formal visitation is scheduled.