Derrel B Merchant Obituary
We bid farewell to Derrel B Merchant of Memphis, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 10, 2026 at the age of 66. Derrel touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Derrel may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Eugene Merchant and Nancy Merchant. He is survived by: his wife Martha Merchant; his children, Katrina Merchant-Ayers and Derrel Smith; and his sisters, Adrian Denise Merchant of Memphis, TN, Merilian Taylor and Debra Coleman.
