Merle Gidley

GIDLEY, Merle J., age 74, of Xenia, passed away on January 21, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Merle and Geraldine Gidley; brothers, Thomas, David, and Kenneth Gidley.

Merle is survived by his wife of 50 ½ years, Wanda Gidley; children, Ricki (Tom) Amsing, Randell (Lisa) Gidley, and Merlin (Belinda) Gidley; grandchildren, Travis Hartline, Brandi Gidley, Tanner Hartline, Jacob Gidley, Colton Gidley, Chester Gidley, and Gabrielle Amsing, and brother, Stanford (Diana) Gidley. He was a dedicated husband and father, loved by all.

Family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Bible Baptist Church, 1679 W. Second St., Xenia, OH and from 12:00 - 1:00 pm on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the church, where a service will follow at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church. Burial will take place in the spring in Michigan.