Jimbo Merkison Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Jimbo Merkison in Tallahassee, Florida, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 20, 2025 at the age of 60. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father Jimmy J. Merkison, Sr.; his sister Kathy Killingsworth; and his brother-in-law Mike Killingsworth. He is survived by: his mother Peggy Page Shirley Merkison of Bainbridge, Georgia; his fiancée Missy Adams of Bainbridge, Georgia; his children, Garrett Merkison (Brooke) of Cairo, Roxanne Hyde (Jeremy) of Donalsonville and Brooke Velasquez (Jose) of Cairo, Georgia; his grandchildren, Mya Vickers, Levi Vickers, Alli Velasquez and Wren Merkison; his siblings, Billy Merkison of Bainbridge, Paul Merkison (Donna) of Cedar Springs and Page Merkison of Tallahassee, Florida; his nieces and nephews, Rachel Merkison, Mary Brown (Darien), Michael Merkison (Skylar), Kristy Wooten (Josh), Paul Ashley Merkison, Jr., Alan Killingsworth (Mandy) and Bryce Killingsworth (Bethanie); and his extended family, Edie Ward (Michael), Katelyn Ward (Jacob), Kinsey Ward and Cecil Kelley. He is also survived by aunts & uncles; several great nieces & nephews.