On Friday, July 21, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Teresa Merryman; father of Kristin (Richard) Demma, Johanna, Caitlin, and Matthew Merryman; grandfather of Preston, Aidan and Ronan Demma and Ryan Frye; son of Margaret Merryman; brother of Beverly (Ray) Edwards and Ronald (Sue) Merryman. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, July 24, 2017, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made, in his name, to Holy Cross Hospice, 10720 Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20901.