1955~2021
Graveside services for Larry Don Merkey, 65 of Thomas, OK resident was held on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at the Custer Independence Cemetery with David Beck officiating. Service are held by Lockstone Funeral Home of Thomas.
Larry was born on June 29, 1955 in Thomas, OK to Samuel and Jo Ella (Murray) Merkey and passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021in Clinton, OK. Larry was raised in Thomas and attend school at Thomas schools, graduating in 1973. He was married and they made their home in Thomas. He worked several jobs for Dobbins Brothers Implement, worked for his grandad in Cordell, and Manuel Hansen. Larry did sheet metal work in Watonga for 40 years and was still currently working. He enjoyed fishing and rebuilding small engines. In lieu of flowers donation maybe to the Independence Cemetery % Duane Nicholas 8717 Hwy 183, Custer City, OK 73639.
Larry is survived by two sons, Corey and Chris Merkey of Thomas; three brothers, Kenneth Merkey and his wife, Margie of Edmond, OK, Richard Merkey and his wife, Donna of Thomas, Darrel Merkey of Thomas, OK; one sister, Margaret Holmes of Thomas, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Teddy one sister, Judy.
(Paid Obituary)