David O. Merriman, 74, of Longview, passed away November 16, 2020 in Longview. David was born August 4, 1946 in Raymondville, Texas to O.O. Merriman and Mary E. Barton Merriman. He worked as a Lineman for many years and enjoyed fishing, and refurbishing wood works. David is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Hal and Helen Barton; sister, Helen Jo Merriman; and nephew, Chris Beason. David is survived by his wife, Kay Merriman; nephews, Bart Beason, Joel Beason, Derek Welsh, and Joel Welsh; nieces, Trina Shepherd-Cornell and Tara Gruber; great nephews and nieces, B.J. Beason (Brinley), William Beason, Thomas Beason, J.T. Cowgill, Ryan Cowgill, Katie Cowgill, Gabby Beason, Deanna Beason, Courtney Beason Colvin (Mason), Alicia Beason Bloomer, Joseph Beason, Ashley Powers, Lauren Shepherd, Summer Gruber, Sydney Gruber, and Lauren Sciortino. Visitation will be held 6-8 pm, Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Lakeview Funeral Home. A Celebration of David’s Life will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2020 at Lakeview Funeral Home Chapel with Tim Smith officiating.