James Roger “Jim” DeMeritt, 74, of Bronson, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at his home, surrounded by family, under hospice care.
A public graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at East Gilead Cemetery, located on Block Road.
The family is being served by Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation In Union City.
Jim was born on May 19, 1947 in Wyandotte, Michigan to Harry L. And Beulah M. (Zeigler) DeMeritt. The family moved to the Bronson area when Jim was very young.
He attended Bronson Schools and lived in Bronson nearly all of his life. He had been self employed as a truck driver for many years.
Jim is survived by his girlfriend of 22 years, Betty Goodman of Bronson, his children Cissy DeMeritt of TX, Jamie DeMeritt of Eugene, OR, Mari DeMeritt of Burlington, Daniel DeMeritt of Coldwater and Thomas DeMeritt of Angola, IN, his brothers Herbert (Sheri) DeMeritt and David (Ellie) DeMeritt, both of Bronson, 9 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and many good friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Harry and Jerry DeMeritt, his sisters Darlene Brewer and Joyce VanHorn, and his nephew Gregory Marcum.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jim can be made to the family to help with final expenses.
You can donate online at www.lighthousefuneral.com
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