Michael Lee Merrix

Michael Lee Merrix, 67, of Dublin, passed away peacefully at his home on January 24, 2026. Mike was born June 20, 1958, in Pearisburg to the late Emory S. Merrix and Adeline Morehead Merrix.

Most of Mike’s younger years were spent in Pearisburg and later moved to Pulaski County where he shared the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Jim Colley, graduating from Pulaski High School in 1996.

Loved ones left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Diane; devoted four-legged companion, Kon; sisters, Mary Colley, Sandi Merrix; ‘uncle Mikey’ to special nieces, Dawn Davis, Mikayla Jarrell, Addison Snyder; mother-in-law, Wanda Delp. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, Tammy Mauck, Teresa Roberts (Curtis); brother-in-law, John Weaver (Donna T.); very special friends, Allen and Amanda Harbor, Mike (Nut) Hazelwood; cousin, Terri Wilburn; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded from his earthly home by his parents; brother-in-law, Jim Colley; and sister-in-law, Donna Delp Weaver.

Mike had a passion for his deceased fur babies, Savage and Trixie; reading Westerns; grilling and always with Kon at his feet; owning Corvair cars; working on cars with brother-in-law, Jim; riding Harley motorcycles; and until his health issues would no longer allow, jeeping in the mountains with Diane by his side and friends, Allen, Amanda, and Mike (Nut).

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026, beginning at 3 p.m. at Freedom Fellowship Church, with the family receiving friends from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service. Longtime friend and Pastor, Jimmy Rorrer and Pastor Jerry Collins will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Freedom Fellowship Church, 5355 Wilderness Road, Dublin, VA 24084.

The family expresses their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and staff of Medi Home Health and Hospice Care of Pulaski.