Jesse Merriman

Jesse Merriman, 96, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Rivermist Assisted Living.

Jesse was born March 28, 1928, in Wappapello, Missouri, to Henry Merriman and Delise (Chandler) Merriman.  He married Irene Greenwall on February 10, 1951, in Piggot, Arkansas.

He was a life-long resident of Butler and Wayne County.  He was a member of Palace of Praise Church of Poplar Bluff.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.  In his younger days he enjoyed riding horses.  Jesse loved to spend time with his family and friends.

Jesse is survived by his son, Gene (Jackie) Merriman; daughter, Elaine Cox; two grandchildren, John-Marc (Shawn) Merriman and Jessica (Jeremy) Barger; and four great grandchildren, Tinsley, Chloe, Juliet, and Jett.  He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Delise Merriman; two brothers, Dallas Henry Merriman, and James Fredrick Merriman.  A host of family and friends also survive.

The family has asked for memorials to be made in Jesse’s name to a Veteran’s group of your choice.