Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Service & Cremation 1246 Hobbton Hwy. Clinton, N.C. 28328 office (910) 592-0061 Fax (910)592-0062 Wednesday, November 18, 2015 Clinton, Adrian Merritt 58 of 441 Murphy Road passed away Sunday, November 16, 2015 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. Funeral Service will be held 7:00 pm on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Chapel, 1246 Hobbton Hwy. Clinton, burial will be held privately at the family's request. Adrian leaves to cherish his memory: Wife: Linda Merritt of the home Sons: Adrian David "Tiffy" Merritt of Clinton John Christopher "Turtle" of Clinton Sisters: Bonnie Merritt of Texas Jackie Sinclair of Clinton Mary Ann Anders of Turkey Best Friend Wayne LaCas of Clinton Mother-in-Law: Diane Leggett of Clinton Sisters-in-Law: Elizabeth and husband John LaCass of Clinton Kristie Autry of Clinton Brother-in-Law: John "Bo" Autry of Fayetteville 6 grandchildren The family will receive friends on Friday, November 20, 2015 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm prior to the service at Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Services & Cremation, 1246 Hobbton Hwy. Clinton, NC 28328. A service of Hope Valley Hawkins.