Earl Merritt Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Earl Merritt (Garner, North Carolina), born in Wilson, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 12, 2025 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie Merritt, Sr. and Rosa Dones Merritt; and his siblings, Willie Jr., Fred, Calvin Merritt Sr., Virginia and Martha Merritt.

He is survived by: his wife Delores Merritt; his children, Jacqueline Bryant of Rock Hill, Michelle Merritt-Tucker (William) of Raleigh, Timothy Merritt of Dayton, Ohio, Tammy Warren of Washington, DC, LeCole Keaton of Raleigh and JaDana Watson (Donnell) of Oxon Hill; his grandchildren, Tyesha King, Rashawn King, Valentino King Jr. of Raleigh, Justin Clark, Tanesha McCallom, Trayvon Merritt, Timesha Merritt, Sienna Merritt, Hope Hill, Kiara Warren of Knightdale, Tameka Warren, Marcquetta Cluff, Kin Queen Jr. of Washington, DC, Kelsey Armstrong (Julian) of Durham, Cameron Shaw (Cierra) of Mebane, Corey Merritt, Caelan Hodge of Raleigh, Amia Watson, Donnell Watson Jr., DaKari Watson and Aliyah Watson of Oxon Hill, Maryland; his godson Briyan Chestnut of Atlanta, Georgia.; his stepchildren, Leonard Dunn, Walter Dunn, Vivian Hollingworth, Rose Miller, Evelyn Dunn, Lillie Dunn and David Merritt, Sr.; and his sister Audrey Evans (Wise) of Garner. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law and many close friends and family members.