Victor L. Merriman

Victor Leslie Merriman, age 53 of Nixa, passed away April 25, 2021. He was born July 21, 1967 in Poughkeepsie, New York, the son of Leslie John and Dianne Loretta (Delahunt) Merriman. Victor enjoyed outdoors, driving, going fast, riding his motorcycles, going to casinos, and K5 Blazers. He loved with a love beyond all telling. Victor loved his dogs so much. They were his strength. He loved his family beyond any words can say. Victor and Leslie were his world. His kids were very important to him. Mary was by his side day in and day out. He was the strongest, hardest working, loyal, loving, hardest headed man and best father. He had a big heart. Victor will be immensely missed, loved by all, and remembered always and forever. Survivors include: his wife, Mary Ayres of Nixa; his son, Victor Saarinen and wife Nicole of Nixa, his daughter, Leslie Merriman of Nixa; his brothers, David Merriman and John Merriman; his sisters, Kristinya Cox and husband Jim, Kathleen Kimmerling and Tanya Tyson and husband Buck. Victor was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Dr. Wade Bridges officiating. Visitation will be from 11-noon immediately before the funeral. Cremation will follow the funeral service.