David Gene Merkey Sr. was born April 4, 1962 in Clinton, OK and was called home to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by family on January 28, 2022 in Clinton, OK.

David is leaving behind 5 sons, 7 grandkids, and a multitude of friends and family.

David is preceded in death by his mother, father, several siblings, and a multitude of other friends and family.

David lived his 59 years of life in Western Oklahoma, where he was a mechanic until he was injured. After his injury, he wasn’t able to work so he began enjoying teaching his sons the inner workings of vehicles, fishing with his sons, being the most comical person in the room, giving anyone he liked a hard time, recycling, and spending time with his friends and family.

Anyone who knew David knew he had a unique sense of humor. All he ever asked for was a million dollars and a smoking hot body, so his sons decided on a cremation to honor that final wish!

Anyone who knew David knew how much of a jokester he was and he would want everyone to celebrate his life rather than mourn his death.

A memorial for David is planned for Father’s Day in June during the Merkey family reunion. Donations in David’s name can be made to Alzheimer’s and Dementia research if you wish to honor his memory.