Samuel Wayne Merrell's obituary , Passed away on September 28, 2026 in Asheville, North Carolina

Samuel Wayne Merrell

August 19, 1942 - September 28, 2026 (84 years old)

Asheville, North Carolina

Samuel Wayne Merrell's obituary , Passed away on September 28, 2026 in Asheville, North Carolina

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Samuel Wayne Merrell

August 19, 1942 - September 28, 2026 (84 years old)

Asheville, North Carolina

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Samuel Wayne Merrell Obituary

Samuel Wayne Merrell of Asheville, North Carolina passed away on September 28, 2026. Samuel, born on August 19, 1942, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Samuel Wayne Merrell or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Marvin Merrell and Elizabeth Merrell; his wife Betty Ann Merrell; his siblings, Richard Merrell and Diane Merrell Capps; and his son Timothy Dwayne Merrell.

He is survived by: his daughters, Sandra Banks (Tony), Janet Watson (Lloyd) and Tammy Tallent (Randy); his grandchildren, Christopher Watson, Tessa Banks Carter (Bronson), Cameron Haydock (Tiffany) and Hannah Dietrich (Reese); his great grandchildren, Michael David Carter and Jude Haydock; and his brother Larry Merrell.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Merrell Residence (800 Brevard Rd #746, Asheville, NC 28806).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Groce Funeral Home Inc



Sat

Oct 03

Visitation

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Merrell Residence
800 Brevard Rd #746, Asheville, NC 28806

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