Ricky Karl Merimon, 66, of Lake Jackson, Texas passed away July 9, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Rick was born April 20, 1953 in Lawton, Okla. to L.A. and Glorietta Merimon. Rick served for 8 years in the U.S. Marines during Vietnam. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 8576 in Clute, Texas. Rick was a member of the Pipefitters Local Union #211. He was preceded in death by father and his son, Ricky Karl Merimon, Jr. Rick is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Kelly of Lake Jackson, 3 children: Victoria Merimon of New Mexico, Steven Kinkade and wife Christy of New Mexico, Nicholas Merimon and wife Ashlee of Lake Jackson, 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and brother, Rod Merimon and wife Pam of Cypress, Texas. The family will receive friends 9:30 am until service time 10:30am Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Lakewood Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Restwood Cemetery.