69, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 3:35 a.m. Thursday, November 13, 2014 in OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
He was born January 5, 1945 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Orel Dennis and Alice Louise (Fritts) Merrill.
He is survived by a son, Michael Merrill; a grandson, Dylan James Merrill; three brothers, Joseph (and Annette) Merrill of Galesburg, Matthew (and Lisa) Merrill of Fresno, California, and David Merrill of Camarillo, California; and two sisters, Lori Kaio of Camarillo, California and Janice (and Donald) Pratt of Simi Valley, California. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Harold True.
Art graduated from Simi Valley High School in 1962 and from California State University at Northridge in 1968. He was a history teacher in California for many years. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Art entered the United States Navy on September 17, 1968. He continued to serve in the United States Naval Reserves until July 6, 1991 with the rank of Senior Chief Quartermaster.
Private family graveside services will be at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park Cemetery in Camarillo, California. There will be no visitation. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
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