Merrill P. Friend Jr.'s Obituary
Merrill Pons Friend, Jr., 85, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Born January 20, 1933 in Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son of the late Merrill P. Friend Sr. and Margaret M. (Moak) Friend.
A native of Aiken, South Carolina, married and raised a family in Tampa, predeceased by his loving wife Patsy B. Friend, he worked for Maryland Casualty/Zurich Corp, a proud member of Tampa Toastmasters.
Survived by his son Christopher Pons Friend (Michelle), daughter Margaret Friend and Paul Coogan, sister-in-law and friend Peggy Ruge, blessed grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all.
He will be laid to rest at Sunset Memory Gardens, 11005 North U.S. Highway 301, Thonotosassa, FL 33592 on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 12noon.
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