Clifford “Tom” Merritt, age 76, of Coatesville, IN passed away October 23, 2019. He was born in Jerome, IN on March 21, 1943 the son of John Merritt and Edith Crockett. He was a journeyman for General Motors and Delphi Electronics for over 40 years. Tom was a member of Masonic Lodge #67. He played chess, loved birds and being in nature; he never knew a stranger. He is survived by his daughter Barbara (Daniel) Stevens, Coatesville, IN; sister Jan (Mark) Scott, Kokomo, IN; grandchildren Luke Stevens, Coatesville, IN and Stephanie Burnett, Kokomo, IN; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother John David Merritt. There are no services scheduled. Cremation will take place.