Merle Edward Morey's Obituary
Merle “Mort†Edward Morey age 78, of Ravenna, MI passed peacefully on April 18, 2018 at Mercy General Health Partners-Hackley Campus.
Merle was born on February 17, 1940 in Ravenna, MI to the late Charles E. and Phyllis (Maycroft) Morey. He graduated Ravenna High School in 1958. He served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1961 he was with an Airborne group as a paratrooper.
Merle is survived by 3 Daughters: Kathryn Morey of Muskegon, Tina (Joseph) Sauve of Fruitport and Colleen Morey of Muskegon. : 1 Son: Charles Morey of Wixom, MI. 5 Grandchildren: Olivia (Remington) Brown, Greg Morey, Joseph McKenna, Cierra Sauve and Chase Sauve. 2 Great Grandchildren: Shayne Morey and Caiden Brown. 2 Brothers: Earl (Loretta) Morey and Terry (Carolyn) Morey both of Ravenna. Numerous Nieces and Nephews, A very special friend Phyllis Morey also survives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 Brother: James Morey and 1 Sister: Judith Morey.
The family will be at the Ravenna Township Cemetery at 11:00am for a Military Graveside Military Service.
A Celebration of Life will be conducted on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the Moorland Tavern from 12:00pm until 2:00pm. Memorials may be directed to: Wounded Warrior Project.
Go to:www.throopfhravenna.com or Facebook @ Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna Inc. to sign the online guestbook.
The Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna is in charge of funeral arrangements. 231-853-6511
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