O'Neal Merrick, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 15, 2020, age 77. He was the loving husband of Gladys Barrett Merrick. O'Neal was the son of the late William and Sidnan (Bergeron) Merrick. Father of three children: Trudy of Chicago, Illinois, Kelly of Dallas, Texas and O'Neal, Jr. of Baltimore, Maryland. He is also the grandfather of four, great-grandfather of one and surrogate father of Troy Williams of New Orleans. He is also survived by one brother, David John (Doris), sister in-law Gwendolyn Merrick (the late Terry), one nephew Kevin Merrick and one niece Chrystal Merrick. He was also preceded in death by his brother William, Jr. and sister in-law Cheryl (William). Relatives and friends are invited to attend to proceed in a Drive-Thru Visitation held Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. to 9:45 A.M. at Charbonnet Labat Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip St. New Orleans, LA 70116 (You must remain in your vehicle). A private service will be held in the Chapel of the Roses, Charbonnet Labat at 10:00 A.M. Interment: Mt. Olivet, New Orleans, LA.