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Willie James Merrell

1/31/2018

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Mr. Willie James Merrell, age 59, passed on January 25, 2018.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., February 3, 2018 at First Salem Baptist, 191 Twin Churches Road, Montezuma, Georgia. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Byromville, Georgia.

Life had its beginning for Mr. Willie James “Shine Bone” Merrell on April 8, 1957 in Dooly County, Georgia. He was born to the late Little Lewis Merrell and Sarah Hardrick Merrell. He was a very caring and loving person. He was not only loved by his family, but loved by many people and that love was reciprocated. At an early age he joined Bay Point C.M.E. Church in Dooly County.

He was educated in the public school system of Byromville Elementary and Vienna High School in Dooly County. For many years, he worked for Southern Frozen Foods in Montezuma, GA, Gold Kist in Cordele, GA and  Herbert Saliba in Byromville, GA. Shine Bone leaves a legacy of love from all of his family, friends and people who met him. He will be remembered for the service of supplying fresh vegetables and fruits, homemade pepper sauces, boiled and baked peanuts, turnips and collards greens, and plums. Shine Bone added warmth to many homes by supplying firewood during the winter months.

He will be greatly missed. People could always count on riding down Dooly Street and he would be there. Some people would just stop for good conversation.

On Thursday, January 25, 2018, a life was gone and Mr. Willie James “Shine Bone” Merrell will be greatly missed. A precious one from us is gone; a voice we love is still. A place is vacant in our hearts that can nevermore be filled. We thank God for embracing us and allowing us the opportunity to share moments in his life that will never be forgotten.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother; his paternal grandparents, Mr. Lewis Merrell Sr. and Roberta Postell Merrell; his maternal grandparents, Wilbert Hardrick and Annie Lou Hardick; and his cousin who was raised like a brother, Jerome Merrell.

Left to cherish his memories are his devoted siblings, Lewis Merrell Montezuma, Georgia, Wilbert Merrell (Linda), Montezuma, Georgia, Paul Merrell (Evonnoe), Atlanta, Georgia, Arthur L. Merrell (Denise), Stone Mountain, Georgia, Ricky Merrell (Tomica), Unadilla, Georgia, Bobby L. Merrell, (Jackie), Pinehurst, Georgia, Antonyo Merrell (Andrea), Hinesville, Georgia, Doris Merrell, Vienna, Georgia; a loving stepson he loved and cared for very dearly, Michael Wilcox (Mary), Spanaway, Washington; four grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Patricia Merrell, Chattanooga, Tennessee; uncle, RC Merrell and aunt, Sally Merrell Lilly,  Georgia; aunts, Annie Mae Hardrick, Mt. Vernon, New York, Mamie Sanders (Lewis) Lilly, Georgia, Maenell  Hardrick Vienna, Georgia, Mary Merrell, Vienna, Georgia, and Shirley Mathis, Vienna, Georgia; a host of beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

54 Comments
Shon Foster Felton
1/31/2018 03:17:33 pm

Rest easy Shine

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MELVYNA CURGIL
1/31/2018 06:09:51 pm

SENDING PRAYERS TO THE MERRELL FAMILY SO SORRY FOR YOU'LL LOSS

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Keith
1/31/2018 07:14:33 pm

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that these scriptures at Job 14:14,15 and Revelation 21:4 will provide some comfort for the family and friends that we will see our loved ones again. Also, when you have time please visit jw.org under the Bible teachings section, they have some comforting articles on life and death.

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CAROLYN TAYLOR
1/31/2018 07:34:54 pm

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MAY GOD BE WITH YOU I KNOW THE FILLING SO FAMILY JUST BE STRONG.

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Bernell Ross
1/31/2018 11:55:17 pm

I am so sorry for the loss
to the merrell family

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Jay C. and Bettie Lloyd
1/31/2018 08:47:53 pm

In your sorry and loss, may God's presence bring you comfort and peace." In all things God works for the good of those who love him." Roman 8:28

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Sharal Young
1/31/2018 10:18:32 pm

Our kind, loving and hard working classmate has taken his rest. We don't understand but we know GOD's will must be done and He has it all in control. The love and joy he shared will always be remembered. My sincerest condolences to the family

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Shea Daniels
1/31/2018 10:26:00 pm

May the family find comfort and strength during this difficult and confusing time. God knows all and will provide understanding at his speed. A great and loving man will be missed by many and remembered by even more.

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Shirley Cephus
1/31/2018 10:51:56 pm

Rip shine

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Jamie West
2/6/2018 04:08:13 pm

Extremely sorry for your loss. I pray the family is surrounded by friends, loved ones and happy memories.

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Bernell Ross
1/31/2018 11:47:56 pm

shine iam going to miss you dearly your beautiful smile take your rest and rest in peace love you

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Rev. Lewis Burden Sr. / Catherine Bembery Burden link
2/1/2018 01:51:29 pm

With caring thoughts during your time of bereavement.

Your classmate of the class of 1976

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Ulekeya
2/1/2018 03:44:33 pm

My condolences to the family. May God strengthen you in the days ahead. I pray for peace, his never ending love and light to shine upon you and may he comfort you like only he can.

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Irma J Cobb link
2/1/2018 04:39:41 pm

Linda and Wilbert and the Merrell family I am sorry for your loss . May God strengthen you all in the time of your sorry .

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Marcel Jackson
2/1/2018 04:44:48 pm

Rest easy my friend. It will never be the same anymore especially seeing your truck at Fillers and the Huddle House. You were kind to many people in the Macon County community. We will miss you my friend.

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Shabreka Merrell
2/1/2018 04:53:05 pm

Definition of a great man/ big cousin...I will forever cherish all of the great memories we built...RIP Shine....Gone, but never will be forgotten.....

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Stephanie Daniels
2/1/2018 05:12:54 pm

GONE TO SOON!! R.I.P SHINE!!💙💙

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Eddie Almomd
2/1/2018 05:24:07 pm

Rest on heaven Shine

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Stanley Merrell Jr.
2/1/2018 06:43:39 pm

R.i.p Sugar Shine

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Pookey
2/1/2018 07:04:37 pm

Rest in peace you will be missed

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Reginald Miller
2/1/2018 07:43:44 pm

Rip shine bone u were real allways

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Artis & LaShone Westbrook
2/1/2018 08:13:01 pm

You all have our condolences, We sincerely pray that God gives you all peace & strength through your difficult times..

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Sharonda Brown
2/1/2018 08:58:54 pm

Rest on Shine.... I'll miss coming to the store hearing you say "You still got it"! Or there go your machine back there..Its waiting on you....Its the simple things that you would say that we'll miss....Rest on my friend...

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Bre Canady
2/1/2018 09:02:36 pm

Sending my deepest condolences to my family the Merrells. We are deeply saddened to hear of Shine's passing. Praying for your strength to continue daily knowing that God is your present help in a time of trouble. Much love to you all; Stay encouraged❤️❤️

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Gary Henry
2/1/2018 09:55:38 pm

Rest in peace brother

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Brittany Curgil
2/1/2018 11:36:53 pm

Rest in peace Shine you will truly be missed.

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Veronica Goldwire
2/1/2018 11:47:59 pm

To the family...So sorry for your loss...Truly a loss for everyone that knew him...Rest Shine Bone... You will be missed dearly...

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Maxine Burden McReynolds
2/2/2018 01:23:31 am

SHINE BONE,one wonderful and kind hearted and loving person I have ever known, thank God for knowing u for many years and the love u shown to many many peoples,gonna miss u a lot

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Renae
2/2/2018 07:47:48 am

A very patient and kind person. I remember your kindness when my baby girl(who loved your peanuts) came with a dollar and you gave her a couple more items to go with it. Made her day for sure :). Never a stranger to a stranger. A true Entrepreneur.

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Wanda Middlebrooks
2/2/2018 11:00:20 am

RIP Shine

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Romica Redding
2/2/2018 03:15:28 pm

RIP you will be miss

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Carla / Reggie Howard
2/2/2018 05:12:49 pm

Rest In Peace Shine and to the family we are praying for you

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Rev. Moneka Braswell
2/2/2018 05:42:54 pm

Praying for your comfort during this difficult time. Psalm 34:18a. The Lord is close to the broken-hearted.

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Tashia Smith
2/2/2018 06:06:07 pm

Rest on cuzzo

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Jennifer Engram &Raven Griffin
2/2/2018 07:16:33 pm

Shine you will be missed out here in da Bricks my daughter really going miss you R.I P.

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Jennifer Turner
2/2/2018 07:28:23 pm

My prayers are with my family. Shine Bone was a wonderful person with a beautiful soul. Rest easy shine. You were truly loved.

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Margaret Lester
2/2/2018 10:09:06 pm

My deepest sympathy is with the Merrell family, may God give you peace and closure of the loss of your love one. My prayers will forever be with you all.

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Marvin and Emma Milner
2/2/2018 11:35:05 pm

Our prayers are with the Merrell Family! May God Comfort you during the loss of your Love one! Rest In Peace ShineBone!!

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Sheila Jones
2/3/2018 01:33:48 am

I missed Shine's truck being at the store the night before he left us forever in this earth...I will miss him saying here comes big money, Weyerhaeuser...His smile, laugh and kind humor. He was so proud of the truck his brother gave him. May God comfort us all in this time of great loss.

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Larry Spivey and the Spivey Family
2/3/2018 03:19:08 am

You will be missed around town. Our condolences go out to the Merrill Family. May your journey be Peaceful. 🌷🌹

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Shelia Sanders
2/3/2018 07:56:36 am

Shine, you will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to your family and the many friends that are mourning your loss.

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Ramona Ellison
2/3/2018 08:39:58 am

To The Family, God never intended for man to suffer the pain of death. 1 Corinthians 15:26 says, "And the last enemy, death is to be brought to nothing." Almighty God is going to remove death forever. What a wonderful future hope. Take comfort in knowing this. Please look forward to the fulfillment of Revelation 21:3,4. Please be assured Jehovah (Psalms 83:18) will comfort you during this most difficult time.

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Ellaree Pridgeon and family
2/3/2018 09:54:03 pm

Rest in peace Shine Bone

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Betty Golphin & Family
2/3/2018 01:43:51 pm

My heart goes out to the family.

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Larry Greene
2/3/2018 05:42:50 pm

Rest in peace shine

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Larry Greene
2/3/2018 05:45:54 pm

Rest in peace shine and God bless your family.

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Larry Greene
2/3/2018 05:48:05 pm

Rest in peace shine and God bless the family.

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cochran family
2/3/2018 10:16:47 pm

rest in peace shinebone! love u.!

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Sematar Morris
2/4/2018 11:11:25 am

May the Lord God give you strenght in time of trouble.

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shirleyhobbs
2/7/2018 06:29:20 pm

iam so sorry ror your lost ill keep you inmy prays i

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Glenice Hunt
2/8/2018 08:54:00 am

We here in Warner Robins can't believe you're gone. Extending our condolences with great sadness.

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Janice Range
2/10/2018 12:22:04 pm

Sorry to hear about the passing of shine bone ....I remember working with him and some of his family many years ago at Boyce Riddle and going back to visit family in Montezuma I always seen him at the store with his fruits and vegetables. Deepest Sympathy and continue to pray for the family. From the family of the late Ida and James Forehand.

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P. Henderson
2/26/2018 09:50:31 pm

I am very sorry for your loss. However, Almighty God has provided a guarantee of a resurrection to all people in His memory by resurrecting Jesus from the dead. (Psalm 83:18; Acts 17:31) We will be able to see our loved ones again on a restored earth. (Psalm 37:11, 29) I hope this brings you peace.

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stokeling
6/10/2018 05:49:49 pm

Friend was some u look for just time that show was good to me miss every day like chill at night

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