Merrill Jessup, 76, of Menifee died December 29, 2007.

He was born in Whittier, CA, and was retired from his position as District Manager for Farmers Insurance Company.

He was a member of the Monks of Temecula United Methodist Church and also a member of the Men’s Bible Study Group.

Survivors include daughter Jodi Wilson, Temecula; daughter Jeanne Rule, Orange County; son Gegroy Jessup, Orange County; and grandchildren Stephanie and Sammuel Wilson, Temecula.

Services will be held Friday, January 4, at 12 p.m. at Temecula United Methodist Church.

Arrangements were facilitated by the Trident Society.