Mr. Jack Keith Merryman, age 61, of Elizabethton passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Carter County, Jack was the son of the late Roy D. and Jackie Merryman. Jack was well known in the community by many friends and family for his life long career at Roan Mountain State Park and Sycamore Shoals State Park.

Jack is survived by a sister; Sherry Merryman Garris (Dave) of Mountain City, a brother; Doug Merryman (Sharon) of Elizabethton, two nieces; Christie Gauldin (Bradley) of Callands, VA, Crystal Newton (Steve) of Banner Elk, NC, two nephews; Adam Merryman (Rachel) of Elizabethton, Daniel Merryman (Jennifer) of Elizabethton. Jack is also survived by several great nieces and great nephews.

A service to honor the life of Jack Keith Merryman will be held at 7:00 pm Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Mark Fowler officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm prior to the service.  Friends may also call the home of Doug Merryman at other times.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 pm Friday, March 8, 2019 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from friends and family. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 1:15 pm to go in procession to the cemetery.

Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers are asked to make donations to the Humane Society, PO Box 134, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

Online condolences may be shared with the family on our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com

Mr. Jack Merryman and his family are in the care of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton.  Office 423-542-2232, service information line, 423-543-4917.