Merril Lovelace

CUYAHOGA FALLS -Merril G. Lovelace, 81, passed away January 18, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Lovelace was born in Akron and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls his entire life. He retired as a carpenter out of Local 639, was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple and had served with the U. S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a member of Cuyahoga Falls LOOM and Cuyahoga Falls FOE.

Preceded in death by his brother, Floyd "Bud", he is survived by his wife of 60 years, Audrey; children, John (Pam) Lovelace of City of Green, Gale (Terry) Seikel of Rochester, MI, Sharon Finneran and Randy Lovelace, both of Cuyahoga Falls; grandchildren, John (Jodi) Lovelace, Kim Lovelace, Jackie, Joe and Dan Seikel, Richard (Angel) Rhinehart and Anthony (Corrie) Rhinehart; 11 great-grandchildren including Van and Rylee Lovelace and sister, Joan Weber of Kent, OH.

The Family would like to express special thanks to the staff of Traditions on Bath Road for their exceptional care and concern.

Friends may call from 5:00 to8:00 pm Friday in The Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls where a Funeral Service will be conducted at 10:00 am Saturday, Rev. Ernie Kemppel officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of other remembrances, memorials may be made to the Akron Baptist Temple, 2324 Manchester Road, Akron, OH 44314. For more information call Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 330-928-2147

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