Edwin Thomas Merricks Obituary
In loving memory of Edwin Thomas Merricks of Gretna, Virginia, who departed this world on March 18, 2025 at the age of 78. Edwin Thomas leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Edwin Thomas had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Edwin Thomas may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Archie Merricks, Sr. and Helen Alice Bailess Merricks; and his sister Dale Wright. He is survived by: his wife Dianne Merricks; his children, Tracey Merricks of Gretna, Jason Merricks (Kelly) of Midlothian and Chad Merricks of Gretna; his siblings, H. A. Merricks, Jr. (Mary Lou) of Hurt and Nancy Merricks (Aaron Johnson) of Gretna; and his grandchildren, Abigail, Mary and Andrew.
