Weldon Spencer Merchant Sr.

Weldon Merchant Obituary

On Tuesday, October 21, 2008, God welcomed Mr. Weldon Spencer Merchant Sr. into His kingdom. He was born on March 18, 1943, in Clifton Forge, Va., to the late Frank J. and Mattie L. Merchant. Mr. Merchant was educated in the Botetourt County School system, and from there, he joined the United States Army. Mr. Merchant was a highly decorated soldier when he was honorably discharged, receiving the purple heart and the silver star. Mr. Merchant confessed his faith in Christ at an early age. He later joined Central Baptist Church, where he served until his death. He was joined in matrimony to Bernice Flowers Watson on May 8, 1999.
Weldon was preceded in death by a daughter, Ms. Yvonne Merchant; and four brothers. He leaves to cherish in his memory his faithfully devoted wife, Mrs. Bernice Merchant; son, Mr. Weldon Spencer Merchant Jr. (Ronda); and daughters, Mrs. Doreen Petty (Ralph), Minister Denise Watson-Smith (Victor), and Martina Watson Hicks; a dear brother, Mr. David Merchant; and two loving sisters, Ms. Joyce Quarles and Ms. Betty Nichols; three brothers-in-law, Mr. Thomas Flowers, Mr. George (Johnnie) Flowers and the Rev. Willie E. (Grace) Flowers; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Ernestine F. (Rev. Winston) Leonard; 14 grandchildren; Trinity, Nadia, Tiyana, Senaja, Raphael, Tyjuan, Mishawn, Alicia, and Derwin Merchant, Wesley Watson, Victor II, Victoria and JeTashawna Smith, and Joshua Blakey; two greatgrandchildren, Aaliyah and Jaylen Merchant; two uncles, Bernard Merchant and Wilbur Cooper; two aunts, Thelma Merchant and Ophelia Payne; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 2008, at Central Baptist Church with the Rev. Joseph A. Keaton officiating. The interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Friends may call on Sunday afternoon, October 26, 2008, for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 23 to Oct. 26, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Weldon Merchant

13 Entries

Lionel Merchant

October 27, 2008

My family and I wish to express our deepest sympathy with this bible verse from John 16:22

"Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy."

Takelia Finney

October 27, 2008

Ronda and Family
I am so sorry to hear about your loss if there is anything i can do to help please let me know. Keep your faith in God and know that he will guide you through this. GOd received a wonderful angel for his garden.

Doreen

October 27, 2008

I will always love my Daddy. What mattered the most is who he became as a child of God. He committed his life to Christ in his latter years and now walks with Him in heaven forever. Lord knows no one is perfect in their own ability, but through the blood of Christ and the love of God our job here on earth is to work on getting there - which makes all of us a beautiful form of art in the making. Thank God for grace and mercy and that in His eyes we run the race, until the end..like the song says, "we fall down, but we get up..."

Rest In Peace Daddy...

Thanks to all. May God bless you in the name of Jesus greatly for your caring thoughts and consideration.

Barbara (Tiny) Wright

October 26, 2008

Doreen and Jr. please know that my prayers are with you as you go through this hard time. Be strong and wrap your arms around each other and know that God is in control and that your strength comes from Him. Know that no bond is as great as that between a parent and child so hold on to your memories and I will continue praying for your strength.

Central Baptist Church Sunday School 1502 Staunton Ave NW

October 26, 2008

Our sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Mr. Merchant.

Weldon Spencer Merchant Jr

October 26, 2008

Daddy, This is Jr. I just wanted to drop you a line to say hello & I love you. The last time we talked was the day before you passed. I'm so sorry I didn't get a chance to talk to you on Tuesday. Everything is going well here. I'm just trying to maintain & keep everything together. I know I've got to be strong for my girls and Bernice. Tell Momma & Yvonne, Grandma & Grandaddy, Grandma & Grandaddy Worrell I love them. I know ya'll having a ball in heaven. I'll see you all when I get there.

charlene rivera

October 26, 2008

Gone ....but not forgotten....RIP Uncle Pete!! Charlene(nicholas)Rivera & Family

maria adams

October 25, 2008

Our sympathy to all the family,may God comfort you at this time. Blessings, The Adams Family

michelle nicholson

October 24, 2008

Doreen and Ralphie,
My prayers are with your family. I took care of your father in home health and at the VAMC. Doreen and Ralphie if you need anything contact me. Kellz mother.
Michelle Nicholson

Teresa Wilson

October 24, 2008

Jr and Doreen,
You all are in our prayers, know that God will heal and strengthen you.
Teresa, Bernard, Sonya and Bernard Jr. Wilson

Michelle Ball-Hamm & Family

October 24, 2008

Doreen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Gail {cooper] Walker

October 24, 2008

My deepest sympathy to your family.May God hold Pete in his arms.God Bless all of you.

Angie and AJ

October 23, 2008

Spencer and Ronda Merchant,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Remember that he is in a better place where he can rest and watch over you and your family. We love all of you. Much Love.

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