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     Clint Merida Jr. Clint Merida Jr. 59, of Flat Lick, was born in Knox County, Kentucky on June 16, 1949. He was a son of Axie Allen Merida and the late Clint Merida. Mr. Merida died at the home of his sister, Brenda Grubb in Barbourville, Friday, July 18, 2008. Mr. Merida was a member of the Springfield Baptist Church. He was a construction worker. On September 4, 1965, he united in marriage to Samantha Edwards. Along with his wife, Samantha, he was preceded in death by his father, Clint Merida, a granddaughter, Jessica Ann Merida; a sister, Sharon Merida; a brother, Lonnie Merida; twin brothers, Teddy and Doyle Merida; a sister-in-law; Billie Merida; and a brother-in-law; Theo Vaughn. He is survived by his; Son; David Merida and wife, Margaret of Flat Lick; Daughters; Tina Rose and husband, Jack of Barbourville; Trita Gray and husband, Hairm of Richmond, Kentucky; Donna Callihan and husband, Gus of Flat Lick; Charlene Cornett and husband, David of Mackey Bend in Knox County; His dear grandchildren; Jack Allen Rose Jr., David Clinton Merida, Samantha Elizabeth Callihan, Samantha Jo Merida, Amanda Paige Merida, Kimber Renee Gray, Miranda Hope Cornett, Jacob Ryan Rose, Samara Bethany Callihan And Gabriel Scott Cornett; his great granddaughters; Jaycee Samantha Rose; Annie Kaye Rose; His dear mother, Axie Allen Merida of Roadfork; His sisters; Linda Sprinkles of Lily; Brenda Grubb and husband, Ray of Barbourville; Loretta Mize and loving friend, Tim Bargo of Heidrick; His brothers; Shelby Merida and wife, Louise of Frakes; Rev. Kenneth Merida and wife, Carol; Jeff Merida and wife, Michelle all of Bimble; and Randy Merida and wife, Tammy of Roadfork; His brother-in-law; Tip Edwards and wife, Mabel of Bimble and many beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Clint Merida Jr. will be conducted in the Hopper Funeral Home Chapel, Monday, July 21, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Mike Collins and Rev. Kenneth Merida officiating. Burial will follow in the Allen Cemetery at Mills Creek in Knox County, with nephews serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be: his dear sister, Brenda Grubb, Dr. James West, staffs at Tri-county Hospice and the Markey Cancer Center. The Merida Family will receive friends at the Hopper Funeral Home Sunday evening from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. and Monday after 9:00 a.m. until the funeral hour at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Hopper Funeral Home.¹ He was buried at Allen Family Cemetery, Hammond, Knox Co., Kentucky.^1,2 He was born on June 16, 1949 at Bell Co., Kentucky.^1,2,3,4 He married Samantha Edwards on September 4, 1965.^1,5,2 Clint Merida Jr. died on July 18, 2008 at Barbourville, Knox Co., Kentucky, at age 59.^1,4

     Samantha Edwards was buried at Allen Family Cemetery, Hammond, Knox Co., Kentucky.³ She was born on September 24, 1947.³ As of September 4, 1965,her married name was Merida.¹ She married Clint Merida Jr., son of Clint Merida Sr. and Axie Allen, on September 4, 1965.^1,2,3 Samantha Edwards died on December 15, 2003 at age 56.³

     Tina Delorse Merida Mrs. Tina Delorse Rose age 47 of Barbourville, KY departed this life on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at her home. She was the wife of Jack Rose and the daughter of the late Clint Merida, Jr. and Samantha (Edwards) Merida born to them on April 21, 1967 in Knox Co. Tina is survived by her husband Jack, two sons, Jacob Rose and Jack Allen Rose and wife Candace and three grandchildren, Jaycee Rose, Annie Caye Rose and Rylan Rose all of Barbourville one brother, David Merida and wife Margaret of Flat Lick, three sisters, Trena Gray and husband Hairm, Donna Callihan and husband Gus all of Flat Lick and Charlene Cornett and husband David of Mackey Bend, her mother & father in law, Eugene and Dorothy Rose of Barbourville. Tina also leaves behind a host of many other relatives and friends to mourn her passing. Funeral services for Mrs. Tina Delorse Rose will be conducted in the Hampton Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Mike Collins and Rev. Ken Merida officiating. Burial will follow in the Allen Cemetery at Stinking Creek. Hampton Funeral Home will be in charge of all arrangements. Friends will be received at the Hampton Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service at 2:00 p.m. To the family of Mrs. Rose, the staff of the Hampton Funeral Home would like to offer you our heartfelt sympathy during your time of bereavement.² She was buried at Allen Messer Cemetery, Stinking Creek, Knox Co., Kentucky.² Her married name was Rose.¹ She married Jack Allen Rose.^1,2 Tina Delorse Merida was born on April 21, 1967 at Knox Co., Kentucky.² She died on May 17, 2014 at Barbourville, Knox Co., Kentucky, at age 47.²