David Lyle Merritt, of Virginia Beach, entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, June 11, 2015 just short of his 59th year. He was born on July 21, 1956 to Robert E. Merritt and Ruth N. (also Olivera) in Orlando, Florida. Husband of Bonnie (formerly Hurff). Dear brother to Robert Randall & Cairyann Merritt and to sister Lori Baldree (fiancé Lee Rosen). Proud uncle of Joshua Baldree (special friend Angie Villegas). Loving stepson of John C. Olivera. Further survived by other relatives and friends. David was preceded in death by both his parents.
He owned and operated Dominion Insurance for over 18 years and it will continue to be run by his wife Bonnie Merritt.
Services will be held on Saturday the 27th of June at his residence. Family and friends will be provided the address and time.
Online condolences and an RSVP if you would like to attend the service may be expressed at www.altmeyerfh.com. The Altmeyer Funeral Home, Maestas Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Bonnie and Family, We are so sorry to hear of David’s passing. He was such a wonderful man and true fighter. Please know you are all in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Our deepest condolences. Alan and Debora Gaskins
Bonnie,
You and the other members of your and David’s family will be in our thoughts and in our prayers on Saturday and as you continue your journey. A surge of joy comes over me when I remember your wedding. I was honored when you asked me to officiate. Over the years I saw David grow – as a businessman, as someone who had the spirit of Christ, and as someone who continued to have a zest for life despite facing lots of adversity. Think riding a really cool motorcycle! May the comfort of Christ give you peace and the guidance of Christ show you the way (Isaiah 30:21).
We lived a lot of life together David and I treasure that. You were not only a great brother but a true friend as well. I did so many things in life because of you and I will miss sharing more of that. What I feel I will miss more than anything is your big, generous heart. I do find comfort in knowing you are free of misery in Heaven and with Mom 🙂 The gift of seeing all the signs from God that week will forever change me and I can’t thank you enough that I was able to share that with you. I love you so much, your little sister, Lori
You will be forever in my heart. I don’t think there was a soul you knew that you didn’t touch. You helped me in ways you can never imagine to start a career and set me on the right path and always told me to do what made me happy. You will be missed, but I know you are taking care of your Mom now. Hope you are not giving them too much grief up there, and are surfing in the clouds. <3
David was such a wonderful man.he brought our family so much joy.he did so much for us and changed our lives for the better.he ment so to our kids which he loved and they loved him…may you fly with the angels and Kerry Simmons watch over us and r.I.p…you were truly loved by so many
Bonnie,
We are all so sorry to hear of David’s passing. What a terriffic fighter he was. All of the years of facing his health issues and never once did he ever say a negative word about how he was or how he felt.
Please know that we have you in our thoughts and prayers. If we can do anything please do not hesitate to call.
Our deepest condolences,
Cindy & Jerry Hansen
My thoughts and prayers are with Bonnie and David’s family. David will always be an inspiration.
Bonnie;
Please accept my sincere condolence on David’s passing. I’m so sorry for your loss. I will always remember David as a fine man who I was privileged to know.
I am so sorry to hear of David’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are
with you and the family.
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Vilma Blanco-Lopez
Diversity Insurance Agency, LLC