Billy Joe Merryman

Billy Joe Merryman went home with Jesus October 31, 2022. He was 87 years old. Joe is predeceased by his parents, Orville and Janey Merryman; and his brother, Willie Robert Merryman. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Carolyn; two sonsn Rickey (Rita) Merryman, Steve (Pat) Merryman; granddaughter Samantha (Dusty) Wells; and great-grandson, Alexander Wells. He was also blessed to have bonus grandchildren: Chris Henson, Kaite (Mac) James, Kristen Henson, Kevin Henson, Lee Meredith, Dillon (Heide) Meredith, and Sydney Meredith. He is survived by several nieces and nephews; his sister, Wilma (Eddie) Denham; three brothers-in-law; and two sisters-in-law. Joe was born in Culpepper, Ark. He was a man of Baptist faith and was a member Mt. Valley Baptist Church. He was a military man, and at his time of medical discharge, he married the love of his life, Carolyn. They raised two sons and then when the boys were grown the family grew. His first grandchild was Samantha, and she was the apple of his eyes, then Sam married Dusty Wells and made his life complete when Alexander was born. He adored his family. He was a construction foreman by trade, and he worked on the first water plant in Hot Springs. Joe enjoyed fishing, hunting, cutting wood, and making memories with his family. A graveside service will be held at Owensville Cemetery in Lonsdale on Friday November 3, 2022, at 1 p.m. with Bro. Tim Wicker officiating.