John Gilbert Merrell Jr. Obituary
The passing of John Gilbert Merrell Jr. of Walterboro, South Carolina occurred on June 18, 2026. John Gilbert, born on March 6, 1953 in Laurel, Mississippi, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Gilbert Merrell Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his mother Johnette Elizabeth Collins Nicholson; his father-in-law Ernest; and his grandmother Ruth Collins. He is survived by: his wife Christiana Pope Merrell; his children, Jennifer Merrell Davis (Joseph) of Walterboro and Brett Parker Merrell (Alexandra) of Maggie Valley; his grandchildren, Merlin, Joshua, John-Michael and Julianne; his brother Mark Eric Nicholson; and his half-sisters, Paula Brooks McCaleb and Kimberly M. Polk.
Memorials may be directed in his memory to: Friends of Colleton County Animal Shelter.
