Robert Lewis Merk

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Robert Lewis Merk, age 84, of Jefferson, who passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2011.

Mr. Merk was born in Maysville, Ga. to the late Claude and Jurell Garrison Merk. Mr. Merk served in the United States Army. Mr. Merk retired from Smith Hardware and Keasler Supermarket. Mr. Merk was a member of Oconee Baptist Church.

Funeral Services will be Friday July 8, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Oconee Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Carlan officiating. Interment will be in the Oconee Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive fiends on Thursday July 7, 2011 from 5 until 8 at the funeral home.

Survivors include his sister, Claudine Merk, Jefferson, Ga. brother and sister in law, Howard and EmmaJean Merk of Jefferson, Ga. and a number of nieces and nephews.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, 706-367-5467.

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