Alexander David Merriam

Alexander David Merriam, “Alex”, was born on March 21, 1972, in Lakeland, Florida. He was raised and lived in Lakeland his entire life. He earned a BS in Communications and Broadcasting from Southeastern University, Lakeland, Fl. Alex was filled with curiosity and a keen sense of adventure. As a teenager, he loved to surf and spent many Summer days in Cocoa Beach, enjoying his passion. He grew into a hard-working, loving husband and family man. He was dedicated to his wife of 12 years, Jazmin; his parents, David (deceased) and Jean (stepmother); and Barbara (mother) and Rick (stepfather); his sister Lisa; and his niece, Carley, and nephew, Connor. Musically artistic, he played guitar, composed and recorded several songs. His drawings and sketches captured a depth of feeling beyond his years. His relationship with his Creator was marked by the compassion he felt for those less fortunate. Indicative was his recent befriending and mentoring of a fatherless youngster. Alex always wanted the world to be a better place, and his quality will be woefully missed.