DR. JEFFREY S. MERRITT D.C. Dr. Jeffrey S. Merritt D.C., 55, of Stuart, FL passed away December 6, 2013. Jeffrey owned Merritt Chiropractic in Stuart for many years. He was an avid fisherman and loved the water. He is survived by his loving family, Janet, Chad, and Avery, of Stuart; his mother, Peggy; his sister, Barb; his brothers, Glenn, Steve, Ray, and Rob, all of Hobe Sound; and many loving in- laws. There will be a celebration of his life at Unity Church, 211 Central Parkway, Stuart, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2013. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Treasure Coast Food Bank, 401 Angle Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34947. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Martin Funeral Home, Stuart, FL. Online register book available at www.martin-funeral.com. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tcpalm/obituary.aspx?n=jeffrey-s-merritt&pid=168466947&#sthash.zqoYtk6T.dpuf