Ronald Leo Merrill Jr

July 22, 1962 - September 23, 2021

Ronald Leo Merrill Jr., 59, of Indianapolis went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 23, 2021. He was born on July, 22, 1962 in Indianapolis, a son of Ronald Leo Merrill Sr. and Janet Darlene Brinkman. Ron was a 1983 graduate of Lawrence Central High School and later attended Bible Seminary. He loved the Lord and co-pastored at Hunter Road Baptist Church where he officiated weddings and funerals. Ron was married to the love of his life, Carolyn Irvin, on December 17, 1990. He was a wrestling fan and loved his family and his service cat. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Carolyn Merrill; a step-daughter, Dara (Gene) Veazey; siblings, Timothy Patrick Merrill, Jeff Merrill, Jamie Merrill, Leda Mueller, Delbert Sneed, Donald Sneed and Linda Sneed; nephews, Brandon Michael Merrill, Scott Patrick Merrill, David Wayne Levi Merrill and numerous extended family members. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Leo Merrill Sr; paternal grandmother, Laura Olga Titus Merrill and maternal grandmother, Vonda May Glick Skillman. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at I Baptist Tabernacle 2718 Ritter Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203 with Pastor Ryan Biddinger officiating. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Ronald Merrill.