Clarence Eugene Merwin, 81, of Acworth Georgia, passed away 6-19-24 after a long battle with COPD.
Clarence was born on 7-15-1942 to Elmer Lewis Merwin and Mary Isabelle Pemberton in Dowagiac Michigan. After Clarence graduated High school in 1961. After graduation Clarence joined the Marines. In 1967 Clarence was Honorably discharged after serving his time and country as a Sergeant E-5. He then went on to work for Greyhound Lines as a Mechanic. After working many years he became self employed and was the Owner, President of Merwin's Coach Services before retiring.
In 1965 Clarence married the love of his life, Ida Merwin. They went on to have 2 children, Julie and Daniela.
Clarence Merwin was predeceased to Heaven by his father Elmer Lewis Merwin and his Mother Mary Isabelle Merwin. He is survived by his loving Wife Ida Merwin. His Daughter's Julie (Andrew) Goodson and Daniela (Greg Weaver) Merwin. His Grandchildren Michael Eiland, Junior Eiland, Brittany Eiland, Jeannie McCart, Layne Goforth, Lauren Weaver, and Gregory Weaver III. His Great Grandchildren Taylor Mitchell, Sophia Lee, Paisley Lee, Kaden Lee, Daniela Still, Annisten Eiland, Lander Eiland, and Finley Eiland.
Clarence was a deeply beloved husband, father, and friend. While we lost our most beloved husband and daddy, we will forever keep him in our hearts. . He has been a rock to many, a master of witty timing and a friend to those in need. He is the strongest, smartest, gifted, and best man you will have ever met. He enjoyed what we call tinkering in his garage. There wasn't anything he couldn't break down and rebuild. There was always a lesson in the stories that he would share. He was a fighter till his last breath and will be missed greatly.
Services will be held at Georgia National Cemetery on 6-26-24 at 1:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family.
