Albert Merrill Obituary Albert Newland Merrill February 28, 1938 - June 24, 2023 Courtland – Albert Newland Merrill, 85, passed away June 24, 2023. He was born in North Carolina and was a son of the late Albert Elum Merrill and Beatrice Cissom Merrill. He was also predeceased by two sisters Jean Plemmons, Earline Byers and one brother, Alvin Merrill. Albert was the owner of Albert Merrill Grading Company where he built many ponds in the community. He loved to dance and go deep sea fishing. Albert’s passion was showing Miniature Show Horses especially “Moonstruck”. Left to cherish his memory is a daughter Lori M. Galloway (James) of Pisgah Forest, NC, a special friend, Lois Bryant of Courtland, three grandchildren, Brandon and Amber Galloway and Katie Bell (Corey) and two great grandchildren, Jonah and Landry Bell, his special family, Wade and Angela Bryant, Wyley Bryant, Renee Harrup, Hunter and Taylor Bryant and three nieces and one nephew. A Graveside service will be held at 4 PM Wednesday June 28, 2023 in Rosemont Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation or any favorite charity. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Jun. 25, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Albert-Merrill 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/albert-merrill-obituary?id=52317599 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Narrative Summary** Albert Newland Merrill died at the age of 85. He was born on 28 February 1938 in North Carolina. He was the son of Albert Elum Merrill and Beatrice Cissom Merrill. Albert passed away on 24 June 2023 in Courtland. **Summary of Funeral Services** A graveside service was held at 4 PM on Wednesday, 28 June 2023, in Rosemont Cemetery. **Completed Transcript** Albert Merrill Obituary Albert Newland Merrill, 85 years 28 February 1938 - 24 June 2023 Courtland – Albert Newland Merrill, 85, passed away Saturday 24 June 2023. He was born in North Carolina and was a son of the late Albert Elum Merrill and Beatrice Cissom Merrill. He was also predeceased by two sisters Jean Plemmons, Earline Byers and one brother, Alvin Merrill. Albert was the owner of Albert Merrill Grading Company where he built many ponds in the community. He loved to dance and go deep sea fishing. Albert’s passion was showing Miniature Show Horses especially “Moonstruck”. Left to cherish his memory is a daughter Lori M. Galloway (James) of Pisgah Forest, NC, a special friend, Lois Bryant of Courtland, three grandchildren, Brandon and Amber Galloway and Katie Bell (Corey) and two great grandchildren, Jonah and Landry Bell, his special family, Wade and Angela Bryant, Wyley Bryant, Renee Harrup, Hunter and Taylor Bryant and three nieces and one nephew. A Graveside service was held at 4 PM Wednesday 28 June 2023 in Rosemont Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation or any favorite charity. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Sunday 25 June 2023. **Vital Statistics Summary** | **Name** | Albert Newland Merrill | |--------- -|---------------------------------| | **Age** | 85 years | | **Birth** | 28 February 1938; North Carolina| | **Death** | 24 June 2023; Courtland | **Table of Relationships** | **Name** **Relationship** **Place of Residence** | |-------------------------|--------------------- -|--------------------------| | Albert Newland Merrill | Decedent | | Albert Elum Merrill | Father (predeceased) | | Beatrice Cissom Merrill | Mother (predeceased) | | Jean Plemmons | Sister (predeceased) | | Earline Byers | Sister (predeceased) | | Alvin Merrill | Brother (predeceased)| | Lori M. Galloway | Daughter | Pisgah Forest, NC | | James Galloway | Son-in-law | Pisgah Forest, NC | | Lois Bryant | Special friend | Courtland | | Brandon Galloway | Grandchild | | Amber Galloway | Grandchild | | Katie Bell | Grandchild | | Corey Bell | Grandchild-in-law | | Jonah Bell | Great-grandchild | | Landry Bell | Great-grandchild | | Wade Bryant | Special family | | Angela Bryant | Special family | | Wyley Bryant | Special family | | Renee Harrup | Special family | | Hunter Bryant | Special family | | Taylor Bryant | Special family | | Unknown | Three nieces | | Unknown | One nephew | **Publication Details** | **Place** | **Name** | **Date** | |-----------|-------------------------------------|----------------| | Franklin | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory | 25 June 2023 | **Other Relevant Information** - Albert was the owner of Albert Merrill Grading Company where he built many ponds in the community. - He loved to dance and go deep sea fishing. - Albert’s passion was showing Miniature Show Horses, especially “Moonstruck”.