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Joe Jeffreys “Jeff” “Red” Merryman, Jr.

May 24, 1957 - December 22, 2023
Visitation
Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Lahm Chapel
211 E. State St.
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2136 |
Thursday 12/28, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Service
Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Lahm Chapel
211 E. State St.
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2136 |
Thursday 12/28, 6:00 pm

Joe Jeffreys “Jeff” “Red” Merryman, Jr., 66, of Pendleton, Indiana passed away December 22, 2023.

Jeff was born May 24, 1957 in Rockwood, Tennessee the son of Joe Jeffreys and Louise (Fritts) Merryman.

He was an attorney serving as a public defender for the State of Indiana since 1991.

Jeff was a Pendleton resident since 1991 from Eastern Tennessee.

He was a 1986 graduate of the University of Tennessee where he received his Juris Doctor degree.

While at University he was a member of the Tennessee Law Review.

Jeff was an avid sportsman and outdoorsman, especially skiing. A fitness enthusiast he was a very active member of Crossfit, Pendleton where he will be greatly missed by his fitness family.

Survivors include his children, Hyder (Gary) Baldwin, Joe Jeffreys Merryman III aka Trey, Christopher (Meredith Garrett) Merryman and Michelle Frankie Rose Merryman; sister, Kimberly M. (Garland) Bullington; grandson, Rylan Garrett; nephew, Trent Bullington; and companion, Rebecca Wickersham.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his faithful companion friends, Wagner, Machen, Augustus “Gus” and Genevieve “Ginny”.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, December 28, 2023 with celebration of life remarks led by the family at 6 p.m. at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Lahm Chapel, 211 E. State St., Pendleton.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions suggested to Friends for Paws, P.O. Box 336, Pendleton, IN 46064.

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Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Lahm Chapel
211 E. State St.
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2136 | Map
Thursday 12/28, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Lahm Chapel
211 E. State St.
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2136 | Map
Thursday 12/28, 6:00 pm
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Joe Jeffreys “Jeff” “Red” Merryman, Jr., 66, of Pendleton, Indiana passed away December 22, 2023. Jeff was born May 24, 1957 in Rockwood, Tennessee the son of Joe Jeffreys and Louise (Fritts) Merryman. He was an attorney serving as a public defender for the State of Indiana since 1991. Jeff was a Pendleton resident sinceContinue Reading

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Randy Rose left a message on December 27, 2023:
Jeff and I were co-workers at the Indiana State Public Defender. More than that, we became great friends over the past two years. Jeff loved his family and cared deeply for his clients. I will miss you, friend!
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Cie M Johnson left a message on December 27, 2023:
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family of Attorney Jeffrey Merryman. I worked with Attorney Merryman for 5 years at the State Public Defender's Office and he was definitely a joy to work with. He was serious about his job and committed to make a difference in every aspect of his position. He will definitely be missed. He can never be replaced, but his memory will definitely live on.
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Maria M. left a message on December 27, 2023:
My sincere condolences to Jeff's family, friends, and other loved ones. I worked with Jeff at the State PD's Office for a long time, and enjoyed working with him and getting to know him over the years. He was a kind and interesting person, good-natured, smart, friendly, outgoing, and compassionate. He was truly one-of-a-kind, and will be greatly missed.
St. Pierre Family left a message:
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