Jessie Merkel, 77, of Tamaroa passed away on November 24, 2018.
He was born on November 27, 1940 in Perry County, IL to Sam and Lenoir (Murry) Merkel. He married Joyce Ann (Miller) Merkel on June 18, 1960 and she preceded him in death on February 25, 2010. He married Kay Davis on March 30, 2011 and she survives of DuQuoin, IL.
He is also survived by his children Stacy Merkel of Tamaroa and Kevin Merkel of Tamaroa; grandchildren Calley Cobb, Jonathon Merkel, and Dillion Merkel; great grandchildren Joselyn Merkel and Jordin Cobb; one sister Virginia Gostowski of Benton; and one brother Delmar Merkel of Washington, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and five brothers Alan Merkel, Ogle Merkel, Freddie Merkel, John Merkel, and Henry Merkel.
Funeral services will be on Thursday November 29, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Rev. Ray Baggott officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Paradise Prairie Cemetery in Tamaroa.
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