Richard Merritt Obituary
In loving memory of Richard Merritt (Anderson, South Carolina), who departed this world on May 19, 2026 at the age of 79. Richard leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Merritt to pay them a last tribute.
Though Richard may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Richard touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Earl Merritt and Lois C Merritt; his son Stacy Merritt; his brother Kenneth Parnell; and his brother-in-law Roger Williams.
He is survived by: his daughter Shannon Merritt; his sister Anne Williams; and his close friend Kathleen Howze. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
