Merlin J. Schwartz, age 63 of Huntland, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at his residence. He was born on March 16, 1955 in Fairbank, Iowa to the late Reuben M. and Elma C. Miller Schwartz. Before his illness, Merlin worked as a truck driver. He enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, as well as fishing in his spare time. In addition to his parents, Merlin is preceded in death by his daughter, Ashley Goodwin; and brothers, Jacob Schwartz and Daniel Schwartz. He is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl Goodwin of Huntland; children, Tamara Schwartz of Tullahoma, D.J. (Samantha) Schwartz of Ohio, Nancy (Clint) Riddle of Huntland, and Merlin Schwartz Jr of Huntland; siblings, Henry Schwartz of Hillsboro, Reuben M. (Karen) Schwartz of Chattanooga, Lydia (Dennis) Frye of Rockvale, Cathy (Dave) Austin of Cleveland, Elizabeth Smith of Cleveland, and Lorene Schwartz of Cleveland; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm Tuesday at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in the Moore-Cortner Chapel with Rev. William Miller and Rev. Marvin Miller officiating. Interment will follow at McInturff Cemetery i...[more]