Ted Dean Merkley, 57, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019. Ted loved his family above all things and was a dedicated husband and father. Ted knew no strangers, he had a belief that the blessings that were bestowed upon him should be shared with others and was always known to pay it forward to those in need.
He was born on August 21, 1961 in Paoli , Indiana to Edward and Norma (Grigsby) Merkley.
Along with his parents, Ted is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Shelley Lynn Merkley; son, Landon B. Merkley; daughter, Olivia N. Merkley; sisters, Wynema "Nemie" A. Paden and Velvet D. (Brian) Roberson; his aunts Alice, Nema Sue, and Betty; six nieces and nephews; and his loving dogs, Buddy Love and Chums.
There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.
The family requests that contributions in Ted's memory be made to the Diabetes Association.
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