TEXARKANA, Texas -- Durwood Merrill, an American League umpire for 23 years who worked the 1988 World Series, died Jan. 11 at 64.

He died of complications from a heart attack. He had been taken to a Texarkana hospital.

Merrill retired after the 1999 season. He umpired several AL championship series and the 1996 AL division series. He also worked All-Star games in 1984 and 1995.

Merrill lived in New Boston, Texas.

He is survived by wife Carolyn, son Mickey, daughter Maria and several grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements are pending.