Rolla Theodore Merritt, age 90, of Harrisburg, passed away on June 1, 2024.
Services will be held on June 6, 2024 at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. The family will receive friends from 12 PM to 2 PM, followed immediately by a graveside service at Memorial Park Cemetery at 2 PM with Pastor Bruce Williamson officiating.
Rolla was born January 2, 1934 in Crane, Missouri to Loren and Jewel (Currin) Merritt. He was a longtime employee of Shelter Insurance and enjoyed tinkering with old cars and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Helen; sons Glen Dale (BA), Ronald Dean (Susie), Donald Gene (Marla); six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and a sister, Nancy Cutbirth.
In addition to his parents, Rolla is preceded in death by a brother, Stanley and two sisters, Ora Johnson and Drucilla Wheeler.
