Alan Merrick

Alan "Ace" Merrick, 56, of Big Spring, died on Monday, September 6, 2004, in a Midland hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, September 10, 2004 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel.Mr. Merrick was born on August 11, 1948, in Evansville, Indiana and married Zieta Mae Darnell on January 28, 2004 in Big Spring, Texas. Ace had lived in Big Spring since 1972. He was an avid motorcyclist and fisherman.Survivors include his wife, Zeita Merrick of Big Spring; three daughters and one son-in-law, Emilia Stolp, Michelle and Jimmy Futrelle and Emelia Merrick all of Big Spring; two step sons, Sandy Daves and wife, Michael of Big Spring and Stephen Daves and wife, Sarah of Oregon; one step daughter, Anna Miers and husband, Billy of Big Spring; his mother, Elaine Waddill of Big Spring; four sisters, Sylvia Booth and Nancy Reed, Lorene Merrick, Marie Merrick and Marsha Gross and husband, Ronald all of Big Spring; one brother, William "Richard" Merrick III of Big Spring and fourteen grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be made to Allison Cancer Center, 301 North N, Midland, Texas 79701.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,