Wendell Merritt, 63, a resident of McKenzie, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2013. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013 from New Home Cemetery, McKenzie, Alabama with Rev. Clifton Morris officiating and Johnson Funeral Home of Georgiana, Alabama directing arrangements. The Family will receive friends Saturday, August 24, 2013 at New Home Church from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Mr. Merritt is survived by his Wife, Betty Merritt, McKenzie, Alabama; Daughter, Angie Merritt, McKenzie, Alabama; Son, Wendell Hayward Merritt, Red Level, Alabama; Brothers, David Issac Merritt, Jr., and Leotis Merritt, both of McKenzie, Alabama; Granddaughter, Bella Mae Merritt, Red Level, Alabama; Grandsons, Devon Armstrong, and Landon Armstrong, both of McKenzie, Alabama. Online condolence may be made at www.johnsongeorgiana.com.