Harold Arthur Merrill

June 1, 1921 - June 1, 2022

Harold Arthur Merrill passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 on his 101st birthday. He was born in Tulsa, OK to Susan Margaret Smith and Walter Delno Merrill, but spent his early years in Rogers, AR. Harold served in WWII in Company C of the 518th Parachute Infantry. He fought in the Rhineland, The Battle of Ardennes and in central Europe. He received the Purple Heart. He was discharged in 1945 and went to Georgia Tech and OU to complete his degree in geology. While working for Sinclair Oil he met the love of his life, Lila Lee Milam. They married in 1950 and moved often in the oil business. Their first daughter, Claudia, was born in Midland, TX. Two years later, Karen was born in Roswell, NM. They eventually settled in Tulsa. After working for Atlantic Richfield and BP Energy, he retired in 1981. Harold was preceded in death by his mother, father, and son-in-law, Harry Whetstone. He is survived by his wife of almost 72 years, Lila; his children, Claudia Whetstone, Karen Barron and husband, Dick; grandchildren, Patty, Charles, Kevin, Tracy Nickell and husband, Aaron, Diane Thompson and husband, Derek, and Matthew; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Elli Rose, Ruby, and Foster. Harold was an extremely bright, but private person. He often shared his corny sense of humor with his family. A private service for immediate family was held Tuesday, June 7th, at Memorial Park. He was our hero and he will be greatly missed. Moore's Southlawn 918-663-2233 share memories at www.moorefuneral.com