John Henry Merrit

John Henry Merritt, 65, of Gulfport, MS died on Wednesday, June 9, 2010. Mr. Merritt was a S/Sgt in the US Air Force. He also worked in maintenance for Woodchase Apartments, RCA Communications in Antigua after the service. Mr. Merritt is survived by his wife, Francisca O. Merritt; daughters, Mary Thompson and Rachel Merritt; son, James Merritt; sisters, Opal Patton and Linda Miller; 3 grandchildren, Alexis Pugs, Andrew and Lauren Thompson. A Graveside service will be held on Monday, June 14, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Pass Road, Biloxi is in charge of arrangements.