Merle Gene Monroe

NAME: Merle Gene Monroe, age 64 a long time Kingston area resident. BORN: He was born on August 8, 1945 to Drew and Juanita (Goff) Monroe in Lark, Oklahoma. PASSED AWAY: He passed away Thursday, June 17, 2010 at his residence in Kingston, Oklahoma. AGE: 64 Years 10 Months 9 Days EDUCATION: Merle attended Lark Public School, Kingston High School and Murray State College. OCCUPATION: He was a brick mason. CHURCH, HOBBIES, AND OTHER AFFILIATIONS: Merle was a member of the Kingston Alumni Association. He was saved in Mena, Arkansas and attended the Enos Church of Christ. He loved spending time with family. Merle enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, “A man of many trades”, sporting events, craftsmen of leather and woodwork, and camping. He loved to go to the horse sales with Wayne Easley. He loved talking and he really loved to watch western movies. SURVIVED BY DAUGHTERS: Connie Holder and husband Jonathan and their children Michael, Sabrina, Kayla, Amee, Jonathan Jr. all of Alvardo, TX Patricia “Sissy” Dowd and husband Eddie and their children Johnathan, Patrick, Jacob and his wife Tana all of Kemp, TX Inga Dowd and kids Courtney, Jeremy, Toby Gene of Wichita Falls, TX Jody “Baby Shell” Monroe and kids Britney, B.J., and Whitney of Royse City, TX SON: Merle “Rooster” Monroe and wife Dena and their children Kali and Jered of Meeker, OK GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: Lelani, Cole, Nyla, Kayson SISTER-IN-LAW: Kay Monroe of Moore, OK BROTHER-IN-LAW: Quenton Jackson of Ratliff City, OK SISTERS: Mackie Lanoy and husband Larry of Davis, OK Denni Gray and husband Donald of Enos, OK Patricia Parsons and husband Jimmy of Lark, OK Janet Eaton and husband Lee of Willis, OK Sandra Mullins and husband Steve of Lark, OK Marlyn Monroe Bean of Oklahoma City, OK Nita Wilson and husband Kris of Enos, OK BROTHERS: Bobby Monroe and wife Brenda of Lark, OK Gerald Monroe and wife Guinda of Enos, OK Along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear and loved friends. *A special thanks to Brett, Larry and Mary Ann for all their help.* PRECEDED IN DEATH BY Merle was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, one sister, numerous nieces and nephews, and a brother-in-law. PDF Printable Version

Merle Gene Monroe

August 8, 1945 - June 17, 2010