Thursday, February 27, 2020 7:43 am

Ronald Shane Merrill, age 49 passed away Friday, February 14, 2020.

Shane was born September 21, 1970 in Rutherford County. Survivors include his parents, Ronald Merrill of Etowah, NC, his mother, Patricia Edwards Merrill of Rutherfordton, and his fiancée, Alecia Jones Pruett of Marion.

A memorial visitation was held at The Padgett and King Mortuary.

The Padgett & King Mortuary is serving the family.