Lynn Garnard Merritt

Background

Merritt, Lynn Garnard was born on May 2, 1930 in Christiansburg, Ohio, United States. Son of Earl R. and Elizabeth (Huddleston) Merritt.

Education

Bachelor, Bowling Green University, 1952. Master of Arts, Millikin University, 1963.

Career

Training director, Decatur (Illinois) Memorial Hospital, 1957-1961; training consultant, State of New Jersey, 1961-1963; manager, Life Office Management Association, Atlanta, 1963-1965; vice president, Life Office Management Association, Atlanta, 1965-1970; president, Life Office Management Association, Atlanta, 1970-1995.

Politics

The state cannot control the church, nor should the church attempt to dominate the state. However, religious expression should be present in public life.

Views

Libelous language with regard to nationality, ethnic background, sexuality or gender does not assess the value of individual and contradicts the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Membership

Lieutenant United States Air Force, 1952-1957. Member Atlanta Chamber C., Union League Club, Capital City Club, Georgian Club, Kiwanis.

Connections

Married Beverly J. Grauser, June 8, 1952. Children: Richard, Peter.

Father:

Earl R. Merritt

Mother:

Elizabeth (Huddleston) Merritt

Spouse:

Beverly J. Grauser

child:

Peter Merritt

child:

Richard Merritt