William Crayton Merritt Obituary

The passing of William Crayton Merritt of Townville, South Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 18, 2026 at the age of 82. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Crayton Merritt to show support.

He was predeceased by: his spouse Shirley Ann Merritt of Townville; his parents, Walter Thompson Merritt and Bessie Mae Davis Merritt; and his brother Hoyt Merritt. He is survived by: his children, William "Will" Merritt II (Laura) of Townville, Lisa Park (Keith) of Central and Sheila Moore (Billy) of Westminster; his sister Jennie Sue Lee of Seneca; his grandchildren, Laura Gorton (Quint), Nicholas Park, Holly Merritt (Stephanie), Matthew Park (Sara), Austin Merritt (Lily), Elijah Smith and Austin Smith; his great grandchild Anna Gorton (Colby); his grandchildren, Jacob Gorton, Jakson Smith, Walker Smith, Eleanor Smith and Angelia Blizzard; and his great great grandchild Emmett Cawthon.