Merle Francis Preedom Jr. of Milford, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2022, at the age of 66. Born on February 26, 1956, in Springfield, Vermont. Loving brother of Mitchell (Eva ) Preedom, Audrey Martin, Gail (Bruce) Grover, Robert Preedom and David (Wendy) Preedom. Special friend of Nanette Adkins. Proud uncle of 15 nieces and nephews, great-uncle of 22 and great-great-uncle of 14. Cherished son of the late Merle Francis Preedom Sr. and Barbara Mary (nee DeRosier) Preedom. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Friends will be received from 10 AM to 11 AM on Thursday, August 25, at Mt. Repose Baptist Church, 6088 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, Milford, OH, where services will begin at 11 AM on Thursday. Pastor Bill Hounshell and Pastor Rob Nessler officiating. Interment with military honors, Goshen Cemetery, Goshen TWP, OH. Pallbearers for Merle are: Robert Preedom, David Preedom, Francis Preedom, Benjamin Martin, Bruce Grover, Michael Plymire. Honorary pallbearer is Mitchell Preedom.