Roper Funeral Home and Crematory
206 Holly St
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-7500
(706) 253-0040
www.roperfuneralhome.com

Claude Burton "Burt" Merrell, age 80, of Jasper, Georgia, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020. He was born December 31, 1939 to Lester and Mae Merrell in Fannin County, Georgia.

Burt is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy and Jason Turner of Jasper, Cathy and Lannie Holcomb of Jasper, Sandra Bennefield of Canton, Patricia and Jerome Dale of Canton; sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Felicia Merrell of Marble Hill, David Merrell and Julia Jordan of Jasper, Jeff and Judith Carver of Jasper, Ricky Merrell of Jasper, Allen and Sonya Merrell of Jasper; sister, Thelma McElhannon of Royston. Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Kirby Merrell; parents, Lester and Mae Merrell; son, Stephen Merrell; grandchildren, Anthony Chastain and Sarah Merrell.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Bethesda Baptist Church with Reverend Steven Chapman officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home Sunday, November 29, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

The family will accept flowers or memorial donations may be made to Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.

Online condolences may be made at www.roperfuneralhome.com.