Ronald Dale "Ronnie" Merchant

Graveside services for Ronald Dale “Ronnie” Merchant, 79, of Medford, were held Friday, October 16, 2015 at Duck Creek Cemetery in Mounds, OK. Phillip Johnson officiated. Honorary casket bearers were Clint Morgan, Dewayne Merchant, Dale Merchant, Mike Morgan, Reece Merchant and Donald Flatt.

Ronnie was born June 23, 1936 in Kiefer, OK to William Hubbard Merchant and Vera (Boston) Vaughn. He passed away October 10, 2015 in Medford, OK.

Ronnie resided at the Enid State School until 1970 when he was placed in the Medford Nursing Home. He loved fishing and bowling. When Ronnie would visit his brother Charles, he enjoyed shucking and eating corn when it was ready.

He is survived by his brothers, Charles Merchant and wife Elnora of Jenks and Keater Merchant of, Bakersfield, CA; sister, Beverly Williams of Woody, CA; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Hubbard Merchant; and mother, Vera Vaughn.