Kenneth Merrell, 56, departed this life Wednesday, February 11, 20909 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. He was a graduate of Scott High School and received his degree from BGSU. He taught at Bowsher High School and Robinson Elementary School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Catherine Merrell; son, Baby Boy Merrell, and grandson, Justin Lee McKinney.

Surviving are his loving and dedicated wife, Regina (Totty), daughters, kenya and Marlayne, granddaughters, Kennedy Jefferson and Aleeyah McKinney, sisters, Cathy and Karen, best friend of 50 years, M.L. Taylor and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation Monday, February 16, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Family hour Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. followed by Funeral at 12:00 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church.