Olin L. Merrell, 82, of Lawrenceville, IL passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, IN.He was born November 20, 1927 in Lawrence County, the son of Morvel and Ada (Ash) Merrell. He married Louise Phillips October 31, 1964 and she died September 24, 1993.Olin worked at Essex Wire in Vincennes, IN until retirement. He was a member of the Calvary Apostolic Church in Lawrenceville. He served in the Army during WWII.Olin was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one infant brother and two sisters.Survivors include one son John (Cindy) Merrell of Sumner; two daughters Mary M. Merrell and Lisa A Merrell, both of Lawrenceville; one brother John Merrell of Murfreesboro, TN; three sisters Margaret Waggoner of Sumner, Dora Wells of Bridgeport, and Eva Ridgley of Vincennes, IN; and two grandchildren.Funeral services will be 12:00 noon Friday at Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home, 1303-12th Street, Lawrenceville, IL.Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 am until the hour of service at noon.Burial will be in Zion Cemetery with military honors.