Mike Merrill

James " Mike" Micheal Merrill, 42, of Snyder, passed away unexpectedly at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas on January 15, 2015. A celebration of his life will be held on January 17, 2015 at 2 O'clock pm at Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 12 O'clock pm, preceding the memorial service.

Born in Rankin, TX on July 21, 1972 to James and Johnnie Merrill. Mike was raised in Sonora, TX. He was a member of the rodeo team and graduated Sonora High School. He attended Western Texas College in Snyder, Tx and was a member of the rodeo team. Mike was a hunter, fisherman, rancher, welder and a frequent traveler. He was a local business man with a generous and kind heart. Mike was beloved by all who knew him. He loved life and to know him was to know him.

Mikes greatest love was his children. He loved to fish, hunt and share stories of his rodeo days and oilfield experiences. He never met a stranger and was the life of any event he attended. He was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle and friend. His death will leave a huge void in his family.

Preceded in death by grandparents, F.L. and Lorain Merrill and W.W. and Avelon Harris.
He is survived by his parents James and Johnnie Merrill of Rising Star, TX
5) Sons all of Snyder, TX
Kanaan Short
Micheal Kaide Merrill
Braydn Merrill
Lawsin Merrill
Paxton Merrill
1) Daughter of Snyder, TX
Jessica West
Mother of his children, Melinda Short of Snyder, TX
4) Sisters
Pam Tankersley and husband Scott of Midland, TX
Judy Fawcett and husband Lee of Gordan, TX
Sondra Pope and husband Landon of Burkett, TX
Sallie Boyett and husband Donovan of Moran, TX
1) Brother
John Merrill of Fort Worth, TX
Many Nieces, nephews and dear family friend Tim Huddleston.