Dorotha ( Dorothy ) Pauline Merryman left her earthly home to walk with the Lord on March 18, 2010. Dorotha was born in Seminole, OK February 18, 1930, to Joseph and Iva Aaron. She grew up in a large family of six brothers and two sisters. Dorotha spent most of her childhood growing up in Wilburton, OK, where she met the love of her life, Joie (Buck) Merryman. They were married on July 31, 1946, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and were married for 56 years. Their lives were blessed with four children: William (Ike) and wife, Judy, of Choctaw, OK; son, Walter (Mike), and wife, Charlotte, of Choctaw, OK; James Patrick (Pat); and daughter, Joyce (Jo) Richardson , and husband, Mike, of Moore, OK; eight grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and multiple nieces and nephews she loved very much. Dorotha loved being a homemaker, she was a loving wife and mother and spent her time putting everyone else's needs before her own. She was devoted to her family and was so proud of her grandchildren. She was a good friend to all who knew her. During Dorotha's retirement years, she and Buck were very active at the senior citizens dances, where she loved to dance and socialize with friends. They took daily walks and always enjoyed visits and calls from their family and friends.

Dorotha is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her youngest son, James Patrick (Pat). A special thank you to Autumn Bridge Hospice for all your loving care and support. Services for Dorotha will be at 1:00 pm Monday, March 22, 2010, at Barnes Friederich Funeral Home Chapel in Midwest City, OK, with interment to follow at Jones IOOF Cemetery in Jones, OK.

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Joie William ( Buck ) Merryman left his earthly home to walk with his Lord on Wednesday, July 31, 2002. Buck , as he was known to many was born November 22, 1918 in Albion, Oklahoma to Joseph Edward and Mattie Merryman . Raised by his father and grandfather, Buck traveled and saw parts of the world through out his young life and military service. Buck served his country in World War II, the Occupation Forces in Japan and Korea. He retired after 32 years of service with the Fleming Company in Oklahoma City. Buck met and married the love of his life, Dorotha Aaron, on July 31, 1946, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Their lives were blessed with four children.

Surviving Buck is his loving wife of 56 years, Dorotha; sons, William (Ike) and wife Judy of Choctaw, OK, Michael (Mike) and wife Charlotte, of Newalla, OK; daughter, Joyce (Jo) Richardson and husband Mike of Moore, OK; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; two half-sisters and one half-brother of Missouri.

Buck is preceded in death by his parents and his youngest son James Patrick (Pat). Services will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Paylor Funeral Home Chapel. Interment following at Jones IOOF Cemetery. Paylor Funeral Home 412 N. Air Depot 732-4511