A memorial service will be held at Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Rayville, LA at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 24, 2022, for Merton E. Girod, 89, of Winnsboro, under the direction of Dennard First National Funeral Home.Merton was born December 7, 1932, in LaSalle Parish to the union of Ezar and Annie Mae Davis Girod and passed from this life on February 18, 2022 at Plantation Manor of Winnsboro, LA.Merton served in the U. S. Navy for eight years, was State Director of the Goldwing Road Riders Association for numerous years. His love in life was riding his Goldwing along with his wife Linda all around the United States and sometimes into Canada. He had a passion for country music, dancing, rodeos, and people in general.He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Linda Girod; his son Cheyenne; four grandchildren: Janie Girod, Justin Girod, Jaynene Girod and Jucinda McLean; two sisters: Betty Roberts and Gwen Girod.Survivors left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Dawn Girod of Lake Charles, LA; three sons: Gary Girod and wife Glenda of Winnsboro, LA, Carl Girod and wife Betty Ann of Arlington, TX, and Keith Girod and wife Jen of Galveston, TX; one stepson Benny Richardson of Arkansas; 12 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews.Online condolences may be made at www.dennardfirstnational.com .
Memorial Service

Northeast Louisiana Vetrans Cemetery