Obituaries 16 February 2016

George Merl Anstine

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George Merl Anstine, 86, of Bainbridge, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 peacefully at his home.

He was born Jan. 14, 1930 in Washington Court House, the son of the late Dean E. and Bessie Sibole Anstine.

Merl was an Army Veteran of the Korean War, where he saw action on the front lines. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 14 of Bainbridge where a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at the flagpole with Steve Alexander officiating and military honors by the Ross County Honor Guard. No calling hours will be observed.

On Jan. 29, 1953 he married the former Nettie Baker, who survives.

He is also survived by a daughter, Paula Goodfellow; five sons, Mickey (Alaine), Allen (Jenny), Kevin (Laurie), Joey (Monique) and Jeff Anstine; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Marjorie Voorhees; and a nephew and niece, John and Carol Pierrson.

In addition to his parents, Merl was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.

Memorial contribution can be made in Merl's memory to National Church Residences at 681 East Third Street, Waverly Ohio 45690 or to a Veterans Charity of your choice.

The Smith-Moore-Ebright Funeral Home of Bainbridge is serving the family.

Those wishing to sign his online Book of Memories may do so at www.ebrightfuneralhome.com.

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