Edward "Bruce" Merritt

Bruce, i didn't know you, but I think you should meet my grandpa. His name is Roy and ya'll will get along just fine. Save a seat for us.

Daddy, although you are not near you will always live on in my heart. I am the girl you made me, and I will try my hardest to be someone you can be proud of. Your patience and love will never be forgotten. You have taught me more than I ever imagined. I love you.

Bruce will live on forever because of a very clever obit. My best regards to his family.

Tammy Swofford

My sincere condolences to those he left behind.

But, my first thought upon reading his obit, is "What a GREAT sense of humor" his family has. So, of course, it's safe to asume he did too. I know, with a GREAT sense of humor a person usually has a Fantastically fun and interesting life. I'm sure he did what Shakespeare wrote in King Lear, "Life is an occasion. Rise up to it."

I thank your for sharing this wonder writing and letting me glimpse, even just for this millisec into a...

Fried chicken, collards and cat head biscuts, sitting on the bank of the river shootin off guns. Beautiful Sun shine and Jim Croce on the radio singing " Time In A Bottle". The only thing better than that is a spot on your cloud. (Save me a seat). I'll Love You Forever Friend!!!

I guess I must have said something too wrong in my first so. There has been a white wreath on my front porch with the porch light on so people will know I have lost someone dear to me. My big brother. Even though you ate green goddess dressing on your eggs that still is (Yuck) I love you so. I will remember you asking mama not what was for supper just if there was enough of it. Fried chicken and collards were your favorite. Not to mention biscuits. Sleep in peace. Your little sister Susie

My condolences to the family for your loss. And such a great obituary.
I collect unusual obits and this will go in my file. What a caring and loving family. So sad that you had to give him back to the Lord, but great for him!
Our prayers are with you.
Linda
Mineola, TX

Ok I am his 1st cousin from NC and know this obit. is true!! BUT...he also saved the danzles in distress!! I was one of them. He saved me from my brothers that aggravated me. May you rest in peace and know you were loved in NC. Bruce is survived by his three sisters and one brother also.

My brother Richard died 1 yr ago on Sept 23 2007 at 56 yrs old. I hope he and Bruce find each other on the other side. Keep those great loving memories of Bruce to ease the pain of your loss.