Johnny Merritt was born on June 25, 1967 in Royston, GA to the late . Johnny Howard Merritt and Imogean M. Merritt. He entered into eternal rest on March 15, 2022. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ricky Merritt and his sister, Donna Michelle Merritt. Johnny was a graduate of Franklin County High School. After graduating, he pursued his passion for cooking. Throughout his life, he continuously worked in the food industry as a cook.
He leaves to cherish his memories to his son, Jonathan M. Merritt of Royston, GA; daughter, Jasmine V. Williams of Anderson, SC; grandson, Kamdon Blaze Merritt of Royston, GA; mother, Imogean M. Merritt of Royston, GA; brothers, Carlos Merritt of Atlanta, GA, Jeffery Merritt of Baltimore, MD, and Michael Merritt of Memphis, TN; sister, Kimberly (Jason) Merritt-Montgomery of Anderson, SC; aunts, Annie Lois Turman of Royston, GA, Geneva Banks of Royston, GA, Barbara (Clate) Cleveland of Toccoa, GA, Linda Teasley of Lavonia, GA; Mary V. Earl of Anderson, SC, and Frances Morrison and Polly Morrison, both of Royston, GA; uncles, Charles (Beverly) Fortson of Douglasville, GA and Shelton Merritt of Anderson, SC; former sister-in-law, Dorothy Merritt; nieces; nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday March 22, 2022 at 2pm at Dexter T. Sims Mortuary, LLC, Royston. Viewing will be from l0am up until the time of the service.
Dexter T. Sims Mortuary, LLC, Royston, has charge of arrangements.