Edwin Herbert Merritt

Edwin Herbert Merritt, 89, of Pulaski, TN formerly of Leesburg, FL passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Born in Ferndale, Florida, he moved to Pulaski, TN following the loss of his wife, Evelyn in 2005. He was an Equipment Operator working in the construction industry prior to his retirement.. Edwin served in US Navy During WWII. He is survived by his Son, Jerrel Merritt (Joy Merritt) of Robertsdale, AL; Daughter, Rita Cox (Dr. Malcom Cox) of Pulaski, TN; 8 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Services will be held at Harden/Pauli Funeral Home Chapel, Eustis on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 11 AM. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Chapel, from 10 AM till 11 AM prior to service. Interment will follow at Center Hill Cemetery, Center Hill, FL at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lake Hermosa Church Of God, P.O. Box 428, Lady Lake, FL. 32159. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.