MERRICK, FRED J. JR., 55, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Beth; and his daughters, Jill Simon (Julius) and Lily Merrick; and his grandson, Julius Courtland Simon.
He is also survived by his parents, Fred Sr. and Marcie Merrick; his mother-in-law, Sue Aldridge; along with his sister, Martie Van Stockum (Charles); and brothers, Bill (Midge), David (Sue) and Matthew (Jennifer) Merrick. Fred was also blessed with many nephews and nieces.
Fred spent his career in the sheet metal industry having served many years as an officer and director of Merrick-Kemper, a local 110-year-old family firm. He was also very active in many industry associations.
His Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 501 Cherrywood Road.
Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Friday at Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road. Fred has chosen cremation.
Fred loved people, animals and nature. He brought joy to the lives of many, many people.
Memorial gifts can be made to the American Diabetes Association or The Kentucky Humane Society.

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