Robert Merrell

He was born on August 12, 1924 in Claremore, Oklahoma to the late Frank and Maye Townsend Merrell.

Bob attended the Oklahoma Military Academy, obtained his Bachler’s Degree from George Washington University, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. Bob was a school teacher for over 34 years, with several years in the Damascus, Cedar Grove, and Darnestown area, retiring from Montgomery County Maryland public schools in 1986. Bob was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Martinsburg, WV, First Baptist Church of Frederick, MD and was a member of the Keedysville Ruritan Club.

Bob’s passion was teaching, physical education, and serving his community through Ruritan. He had a love of family, the outdoors, camping, riding horses, and attending sporting events.

Bob is survived by his wife, Anne Merrell, whom he married on September 1, 1951: his children Robert Merrell Jr (Elizabeth) of Prince Frederick, MD, Stuart Merrell of Martinsburg, WV and Kimberly Merrell-Medeiros (Vernon) of Hagerstown, MD; his granddaughters Lea Anne Merrell of Keedysville, MD, Leslie Barron (Kevin) of Crofton, MD, and Lauren Merrell (Luis) of Baltimore, MD; his grandson Taylor Medeiros of Long Pond, PA; several great grandchildren and great great grandson.

He was preceded in death by his brother John Merrell in 2004.

A graveside service will be held at 11am on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Rosedale Cemetery, 917 Cemetery Road, Martinsburg, WV 25404. Immediately following the service, will be a reception with a light luncheon and sharing of fond memories for all to attend at Faith Baptist Church, 1637 Files Cross Rd, Martinsburg, WV 25404.