Merlin "Jim" Munns peacefully passed away on August 13, 2021 at home of natural causes.

He was born January 29, 1930 to Arthur J Munns and Janet Clements at the home of his grandparents.

He attended school in Archer and graduated from Madison High School.

He married Marie Weekes on September 15, 1950. Together they had four children – Connie, Toni, Tim and Jimmy.

He worked at the Sugar Factory and Pro Ida during the winter months.

If Jim knew how to do anything, it was work. In the summer he farmed, ranched, and raised cattle. During long winter nights of calving he took up the hobby of building log furniture.

Jim and three of his brothers purchased and ran the Rexburg Livestock Auction from the fall of 1977 to the spring of 1986.

He is survived by children Connie (Nolan) Erickson, Toni Mangum, daughter-in-law Melanie Munns, and Jim (Sherrie) Munns, and brothers Delas (Elna), Lynn (Mary), and Keith (Ruth). He left a legacy of 17 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren.

He was welcomed to his heavenly home by his wife Marie, son Tim, son-in-law Vergil Mangum, parents and brothers Harry, Lyrin (Pete), and sister Janet Ann.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the Sutton Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Wednesday evening, August 18, 2021 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Flamm Funeral Home in Rexburg.