MERRITT, Carlton Lee "Speedy" age 20, of Dayton, passed Tuesday, 
July 10, 2012 at Miami Valley Hospital. Born December 21, 1991 to Tatika 
Merritt & Robert Bellfo, Jr. He attended West Carrollton High School and 
General Chappie James Charter School. Preceded in death by his 
paternal grandparents, Robert & Edna Bellfo. In addition to his parents, he 
also leaves to cherish his memory: stepfather, Christopher Jordan; two 
children, DaShay Hughes & Carlton Jr.; sisters, Jada & Jehryka Merritt, 
Marlene Woods, Katrinah, Katronda & Ashley Bellfo; 1 brother, Trendell 
Goodwin; maternal grandparents, Dicky & Margaret Baker, of Louisiana & 
Billy Fisher; great grandmother, Ethel Fisher; a host of aunts, uncles, great 
aunts & uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be 
held 11 am Friday, July 20, 2012 at the HOUSE OF WHEAT Funeral Home, 
nc., 2107 North Gettysburg Avenue. Bro. Dicky Baker officiating. Visitation 9 
am Friday at the funeral home until the time of service. Family will receive 
friends one hour prior to service. Final disposition cremation. Online 
condolences may be expressed at houseofwheat@woh.rr.com.
Published in Dayton Daily News from July 15 to July 19, 2012 

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