Danny James Merritt, 66, of Stamps, Arkansas passed away on February 18, 2022 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. He was born September 17, 1955 in Indianapolis, Indiana to J.B. and Lillie (Wilson) Merritt. Danny was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Debra Fowler.

Danny is survived by his wife, Clara Ann Merritt; two daughters, Angelia and Carrie Merritt, both of West Monroe, LA; son, Ronnie Dyer of Stamps, AR; step daughter, Aimee Wooten and husband, Jeremy of Ft. Smith, AR; two step sons, Earl Cox of Huntsville, AL and Larry Cox and fiancé, Mary Bobo of Hope, AR; three brothers, Donald Merritt of Decatur, AL, Jeff Merritt of Monticello, AR, and David Merritt and wife, Evelyn of Star City, AR; sister, Brenda Dianne Johnson and husband, Billy Wayne of Monticello, AR; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Copeland, Chad Copeland, Tristyn Gilbert, Kirstyn Gilbert, Marley Kay Bobo, Braylen Cox and Kayden Cox; and one great granddaughter, Aurbie Grace McManus.

Cremation services were provided by A.O. Smith Funeral Home.