John Merrell - 1963 John Bailey Merrell, 45, Erin, died Sunday, Feb.8,2009, at His.Residence. The remains are to be cremated.Memorial service at 11am Wednesday at Midway Church Of God with Bro.Richard Neal Officiating. Nave Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born March 27,1963 in Detroit,Mich.son of the late Lola Howard Merrell and Ray Merrell. Survivors include his wife Kimberly Brooks Merrell of Erin,Tn.one step son Richard Brooks of Dickson,Tn.two daughters Nicole Merrell, Sierra Merrell and one step daughter Priscilla Brooks all of Erin,Tn. onesister Rose Roberts of Michigan