Chelsea Claud Merritt Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Chelsea Claud Merritt of Palatka, Florida, born in Tollesboro, Kentucky, who passed away on August 15, 2025 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Chelsea A. Merritt and Edith Hensley Merritt. He is survived by: his wife Cathy Merritt of Palatka; his children, Joseph Andrew "Joe" Merritt of Tampa and Hilary Merritt Plott (Adam) of St. Augustine; his sisters, Vicki Eby of Kissimmee and Valli Harrison (Al) of Danville, KY.; and his grandchildren, Andrew Merritt (Holly), Alexander Merritt, Gabrielle Plott, Bernadette Merritt and Anastasia Plott.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in Chelsea's name to Pompeii Rising, 2039 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, FL 32206 or online at http://www.pompeiirising.org.
