Monday, January 28, 2019 3:31 am

Randy "Birddog" Merriman, 66 of Sevier County, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Collin and Elizabeth Merriman; brother, Roy Merriman; and sister-in-law, Rosemary Merriman.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kelly Merriman; daughter, Abby Merriman; brother, J.W. Merriman; sister, Barbra Holt and husband Chuck; father and mother-in-law, Bob and Fran Crow; sister-in-law's, Susie and husband Andy, Angie Overfield and husband Matt; brother-in-law's, Matthew William, Scott Crow and Richard Lido, Robbie Crow and his wife Tori; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 30, 2019 3-5 PM with service to follow at 5 PM in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville, with Rev. Wayne Cook officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com.