Lorinzer Merritt, age 93 of Opelika, was born on September 9, 1920 in Chambers County, Alabama and passed away on June 4, 2014 at Arbor Springs in Opelika. He was a member of Central Baptist Church. Mr. Merritt was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Abney Merritt; and son, Jimmy Merritt. He is survived by best friends and almost children, Pat and Richard Reed; a niece; and several nephews.