Irvin Lee Merrill Jr.

Irvin Lee Merrill Jr, 69, of Momence, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Riverside Medical Center. He was born April 19, 1956, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Irvin Lee Sr. and Vera Merrill. He worked at General Foods and Armor Pharmaceutical. Irvin was always willing to help anyone. He enjoyed skating, playing drums, and working on cars. Irvin is survived by his sons, Jewell Harwell and Dwayne Porter; daughters, Tasha Harwell, Kindra Harwell, Nicola (Harwell) Hill, Erica (Porter) Koop, and Alicia (Porter) Henshaw; sisters, Carolyn Franks, Ilene (Darrol Sr.) Taylor, and Elaine Springer; brothers, Wilbert (Mona) Patterson, Tommy (Margo) Merrill, Robert Merrill, and Timothy Merrill; 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Irvin Lee Sr. and Vera Merrill; brother, Timothy Merrill; brother-in-law, Melvin Franks; grandfather, Alvin Merrill; grandmothers, Arminta Calloway and Rosie Merrill; and great grandmother, Sadie Tetter. Services are private.