Derrick Merritt, age 22

Lost to gun violence on May 10, 2014 in Athens, Georgia.

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  • Nickname:
    1 spoat
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  • Personality:
    1 kind hearted and a beautiful smile
  • Occupation:
    1 machinist
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  • Schools attended:
    1 cedar shoals
  • Comments:
    2 Son i will keep your memory alive as long as i live. Miss you my Angel
    2 Long live Spoat i am my sons keeper
    2 Son please continue to watch over me
    1 missing you till this day… your special friend Kay.

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