ROCKPORT, Ky. — Ralph Harold Merrow, 85, of Rockport, died Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 8 p.m. at Ohio County Healthcare in Hartford. Mr. Merrow was born Dec. 22, 1939, in Saginaw, Michigan.
He was a member of Luzerne General Baptist Church and was a Retired Pinner from Pyro. He served in the Military Special Forces for 101 Airborne. He was a Deacon at Luzerne General Baptist Church for more than 40 years, and volunteered at Camp Martin and VBS in the summers. He donated his time to take school children to archaeological digs. He was a mentor for several students throughout their education, and he loved the Ohio County Eagles.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Sarah Merrow, and sister, Danielle Bauer.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Wright Merrow; daughters, Tina (Rod) Decker, of Rockport, and Penny Kimbley, of Rockport; grandchildren, Nicholas Belhasen, Joshua (Jarren) Decker, Ashley (Dustin) Nanny, and Samantha (Kyle) Allen; great-grandchildren, Grayson (Miranda) Belhasen, Willow Nanny, Josslyn Allen, Aiden Belhasen, Violet Nanny, Khloe Allen, Vivianne Decker, Silas Nanny, Julianne Decker, and Henry Allen; and great-great-grandchild, Maverick.
Funeral services will be Saturday, July 26, at 12 p.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Bro. Kerry Vincent officiating and Bro. Donald McGhee assisting. Burial will be private. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
