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Thomas Eldridge Merrihue

September 13, 1936 — April 25, 2017

Emory, VA

Thomas Eldridge Merrihue, age 80, passed from this life, at his home, on Tuesday April 25, 2017. He was both proud and happy to serve the Meadowview Community as a teacher and principal of Meadowview Elementary School.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents Louise Addison Merrihue and Melvin Eldridge Merrihue. He is survived by cousins Linda (Fred) Catron and their children Micky and Cristal, Ben (Ginger) Addison and other cousins to include Gary Thompson, who was a helper and friend. A half sister also survives.

A graveside service for Thomas Eldridge Merrihue will be held on Saturday April 29, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the Holston Conference Cemetery; Emory, VA with Minister Ron Musick officiating. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery at least 15 minutes prior to the service.

Those wishing to share memories or express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. The family of Mr. Thomas Eldridge Merrihue is in the care of the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 427 East Main Street Abingdon, Virginia 24210 (276)623-2700
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