Merlin Joseph Britt, 85, of the 1400 block of Rosewood Ave., Franklin, died Monday, June 21, 2004.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in New Saint Mount Holiness Church, Franklin, with Bishop Charlie Collins Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Southview Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday in New Saint Mount Holiness Church.

Wyatt & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.