RIP GENE MERRILL, Forever the Mortgage Legend
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Date: December 02, 2012 01:12PM
D. GENE MERRILL (Age 66)
Of Clifton, Virginia, on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at his residence. Beloved husband of Mary A. Merrill. Devoted father of Lisa Merrill of Fairfax, VA and Kelly (Jon) Coy of Fairfax, VA. Adoring son of Dorothy Mae Merrill of Lebanon, Indiana. Loving brother of Patty (Terry) Tinder of Arkansas and Robert (Debbie) Merrill of Sheraton, IN. Proud grandfather of Cruz Merrill, Ava Christina and Lauren Grace Coy. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Gene Merrill. Gene moved to Virginia in 1979 and went on to become President and CEO of Dominion Bankshare Mortgage until the mid 80's. He founded Atlantic Coast Mortgage and was President and CEO of George Mason Mortgage through the 90's until 2010. In 2011, Gene re-founded and was the current owner of Atlantic Coast Mortgage. He was a proud US Navy veteran, 33rd Degree Mason and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and cooking. He was also a skilled carpenter. A memorial service will be held at Fair Oaks Church, 4601 West Ox Rd, Fairfax, VA on Saturday, December 1 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fisher House, www.fisherhouse.org or to the Ronald McDonald House, www.RMHC.org, in loving memory of Gene.