Justin Boyde Merriman, 21, of Walnut Shade, MO, passed away on October 12, 2010 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on January 30, 1989 in Springfield, MO, the son of Boyde and Cheryl (Bowman) Merriman.

Justin was a young, handsome man who loved the outdoors. He was an explorer, hunter, fisherman, artist, and great athlete. Justin was a loving son and brother and likeable to all and was always free spirited. He will be loved forever and never forgotten.

Justin is survived by his parents Boyde and Cheryl Merriman of Walnut Shade, MO; brother Travis Merriman and sister Chelsea Merriman, both of Walnut Shade, MO; half brother Chad Merriman and half sister Crystal Sutterfield both of Norfork, AR; many cousins, friends, and extended family members.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2010 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO with Jim Kyle officiating. Burial will follow in the Meadows Cemetery, Walnut Shade, MO. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home.