Ronald Gene Merx

Ron Merx, 42, a race car driver, and beloved father and son, died Tuesday, October 14, 2003 in Fort Worth. 

Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Briar. 

Burial: Azleland Cemetery under the direction of White's Azle Funeral Home. 

Visitation: 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at White's Azle Funeral Home.

 Mr. Merx was a seven-year resident of Boyd and cherished by the community. Ron never met a stranger. He made his dream come true by becoming a dirt track champion. 

Survivors: Mother, Shirley Isabell-Merx of Boyd; father, Ronald Merx and wife, Lynda of Houston; daughter, Amanda Merx of Roxton; two uncles; six cousins; and many, many friends and acquaintances.

White's Funeral Home Azle, (817) 444-3211