I don't know how many people are left around that remembers my dad, but those who do, I wanted to let all know about his passing. He has been sick for a while and this was expected.
For those who didn't know him, he was dedicated to making BMX better. He spent a lot of time at the tracks helping parents and riders understand BMX. He was into the science. He made things better. Made his own parts for my and sister's bikes. Later I will show some of this advanced science he produced. My name is Tommy Merryman and my sister is Kelly and we will miss our dad. Thank you for letting me share.

Tommy im very sorry for you and your familys loss .Your dad took you and your sis to many races [i remember momma too]
If theres anything we can do in here let us know ,a picture of him with you and sis would be cool its been a long time since ive seen them [even a old one would be cool]
Hope to see ya at the races soon.

So sorry for your loss. Sounds like a great guy and having seen some of his parts on your bikes a true craftsman.

Tommy, I'm very sorry for your loss.

Sorry for the loss.........my father passed away a week ago Friday......just remember the good times.


Longere

Tommy, you and your family are in our prayers.

James Gregory

Wow, Tommy, that is bad news, indeed. Even when expected, when the moment is at hand, it is never easy. Condolences to you and Kelly, and your extended family.

Thank you for posting here on this most difficult day. Hopefully the warmth of your "other" family will help make this time more bearable.

Best,

Carruth Family (Mike, Lyn, Fiona, Jordan)

May God bless you and your sister, Tommy. Very tough to lose a parent. It doesn't go away for a long time.

I lost my mother in 2007 and I am only half of anything I was before that point.

You must remember your dad would want you to press on and fight against all the hard spots in life. Be strong in his memory.

Looking forward to seeing his contribution to our sport.

He sounds like he was a cool dude.

I was going to start a thread in BMX racing, but it is fitting that Doc is in the Vintage BMX racing category. Let me start by saying that my heart is out to the Merrymans. Doc meant more to BMX in Ohio and Michigan in the early 80's than I think any thread will do justice. His contributions to making the riders in MI and OH better are unparalleled. He truly had a passion for teaching the art of BMX. It was both a science and an art to Doc.

Personally, I owe a lot of credit to my success on the track to Doc Merryman (as is the case for a bunch of riders that I know throughout the 1980's and 90's). As Tommy mentioned he worked to make things better, but he always explained to the kids and the parents why he was doing it. He watched races (and racers) with a keen eye and would help them to best use their talents on the track... even if that meant that his own children would be competing against them. The epic battles between Melanie Cline and Kelly Merryman developed because of Doc.

It's funny now that I have my doctorate people sometimes call me 'doc' as a nickname and I always correct them. To me, there was only one Doc. May he rest in peace.

Tommy,

I remember your Dad from Crossroads.

Very sorry for your loss.

Tommy and Kelly, my condolences. Bmx Prof you did a great job putting into words of what Doc meant to BMX. He truly loved helping kids and BMX. His bikes were innovative and precision machines. May the man in the mechanics jumpsuit and little hat always live on in BMX lore and in our memories. RIP Doc Merryman.

Sorry for your loss just read here. Not listed in the obits. Is there a showing. Known your dad for many years.

Tommy,
You and your entire family are in our thoughts. Best wishes to you and I am very sorry to hear of your loss.

I also remember your father from crossroads, he was a great guy and always had something nice to say. Best wishes to you and your family.

Sorry to hear the passing of your Dad...my condolence to you & your family.

Very sorry to hear this unexpected news, my condolences to you and your sister.
Mike

Dang Tommy, so sorry to hear of your loss - your DAD was quite the artist/scientist/all round good guy all in one

Fortunately he touched of people and left allot behind for you and many of us to carry on in his honor - can't wait to see his works you decide to showcase its some seriously teh equipment .... send Kelly and the little ones my/our condolences as well

speak soon.

thank you all very much. As soon as I can get my head straightened out I will put together some pics of my dad's bmx science projects. He never liked to show off, but I think it will be ok the share them now. Tommy