Jerry Douglas Merchant Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Jerry Douglas Merchant of Carbon Hill, Alabama, who passed away at the age of 76, on February 19, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Jerry Douglas Merchant or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Elzie Doc Merchant and Lela Mae McCormic Merchant; his siblings, Melba Fay Eads, Jimmy Lee Merchant and Elzie Jr. Merchant; his siblings-in-law, George Dewy Herron, Ester Gemima Herron, Berthel Merchant, Betty F. Merchant and William "Bus" Eads; his nephew Jimmy Dewayne Merchant; and his nieces, Jessica Nichole Herron and Brenda Sue Tucker.

He is survived by : his wife Betty J. Merchant; his children, James Douglas Merchant (Teresa), Sharron Lynette Merchant May (Alan) and David Allan Merchant (Myra); his grandchildren, Katherine Allaysia Merchant, Dustin Alan May, James Austin Reed Merchant, Maleigha La Shelle Panter (Andy), Dawson Lee Merchant (Amrie Jane), Alie Brooke May, C. J. Gurganus, Asher Lee Merchant, Everleigh Mae Panter, Jordan Glass, Jeremy Glass, Crystal Jackson and Donna Nix; his son Micheal Eugene Herron; and his close friend Faye Blankenship. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, friends.