George Roy Elton Merryfield, 91, passed away peacefully February 16, 2022, at Saint Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on February 22, 1930, in Utica, Missouri to Merl and Alta (Cosby) Merryfield. Shortly after graduating from Utica High School, Class of 1948, George enlisted in the United States Air force in 1950 serving until being honorably discharged in December 1954. After working for several aircraft companies, George decided to reenlist. He enjoyed his time in the Air Force, made many lifelong friends, and retired having reached the rank of Chief Master Sergeant, Supervisor of the Aircraft Generation Section with the 442nd Fighter Wing.