Jesse Orval "Jess" Merryman

Jesse Orval "Jess" Merryman, 79, of Springdale, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at Circle of Life Hospice. He was born Oct. 10, 1933, in Hot Springs to Sherman Lee and Pearl Mae Cummings Merryman. Jess farmed throughout his life and also worked various other jobs. He enjoyed time in the outdoors and sports. He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. Jess married Marilynn Judith "Judy" Levine on May 15, 1965, in Las Vegas, Nev. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Steven Michael Merryman; one brother, Sherman Lee Merryman Jr.; and two sisters, Mary Florence Relay and Leota Carter. He is survived by his wife, Judy Merryman, of the home; two sons, Benjamin Merryman and wife Amy of Springdale, Jeffrey Merryman of Springdale; one daughter, Tonya Williams and husband Ron of Powderly, Texas; nine grandchildren, Jessica Merryman, Brianna Merryman, Tyler Merryman, Tristan Merryman, Zoey Williams, Riley Williams, Mason Merryman, Christian Merryman, Julianne Merryman; one great-grandchild, Brooklyn Nix; and other family members including brother, Earl Merryman, of Prairie Grove. Services will be private. Arrangements are with Heritage Funeral Home.