ROCKPORT – Ralph Harold Merrow, 85, of Rockport, died Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 8 p.m. at Ohio County Hospital in Hartford. Born December 22, 1939 in Saginaw, Mich.. 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.
Survivors include 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, Henry Allen; and great-great-grandchild, Maverick.
Funeral services will be Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 12 p.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Bro. Kerry Vincent officiating and Bro. Donald McGehee assisting. Burial will be private. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
