Danny Roy

Merritt

Danny Roy Merritt, age 75, of Henrietta, Texas passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Grace Care Center of Henrietta.

Danny was born May 5, 1950 in Hagerman, Chaves, New Mexico to the late Betty Jo and Thomas "Tex" Merritt.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Linda Carol Dickerson.

He is survived by his 4 children, Jacky Peterson; Stephen and wife Amy Peterson; Charlene and son-in-law Robbie Wilson; Danette Harmon; grandchildren Kayla and husband Vicente "JR" Castillo; Garin and wife Ashley Tumey; Mackenzie Bagwill; Jackson Robertson; Morgan and husband Bryce Davis; Lane Peterson; Justyn and wife Layla Peterson; Kyle and wife Sabrina Ramsey; Hayven and husband Noah Mabry; and Haleah Harmon. 19 great grandchildren, 3 sisters, Diane and husband Frankie Roberts; Pam and husband Randy Stewart; Angela and husband Steve Laster; and numerous nieces and nephews that he loved to antagonize.

He enjoyed serving the communities of Henrietta and Wichita Falls as a mechanic for many years until his stroke in 2009; he loved playing softball, bowling and dominos.

A celebration of life will be held at a later time.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Grace Care Center of Henrietta or the Henrietta VFD.

The family would like to thank the staff of Grace Care Center of Henrietta for the loving care they showed Danny the last 3 years.