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Charles Merryman Obituary
Mr. Merryman, of Huntersville, died January 29, 2005.
Mr. Merryman was born in Washington, DC to Charles B. Merryman, Sr. and Jettie Shaver Merryman on July 22, 1938. He moved to Bethesda, MD shortly after birth and graduated from Bethesda Chevy Chase High School in 1956. Mr. Merryman received his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University in 1960, and graduated with a Law Degree in 1962. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and served in Straubing, Germany for 2 years. He moved to Charlotte and started his own practice in 1965. He became a partner in several successful Law Firms. Mr. Merryman moved his practice to Cornelius in 1993 and established Merryman and DeArmon Attorneys.
He was very active in the North Mecklenburg Community, serving on the board of the Lake Norman YMCA, the board of 'Our Towns' Habitat for Humanity. He served as Chairman of the Trustees for the Huntersville United Methodist Church, was the Administrative Council Chairman for several years, and served on several other committees and advisory boards within the church. Charles will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving friend, Cathy Marshall; son, Bill Merryman and wife, Angela; son, Bruce Merryman; daughter, Nancy Godwin and husband, Marty; daughter, Paula White and husband, Tom; son, Michael Merryman and former wife, Diane Merryman; brother, Eugene Merryman and wife, Martha; and eight grandchildren, Grayson, Colby and Cooper Godwin, Luke, Brennan, Patrick and Caroline Leigh White, and Abigail Merryman.
Visitation will be from 6 PM to 9 PM Tuesday, February 1, at Raymer Funeral Home. The memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 2, at Huntersville United Methodist Church with the Reverend Bill Rintz officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Huntersville United Methodist Church 'Room at the Inn', North Mecklenburg Habitat for Humanity, and the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are by Raymer Funeral Home, 16901 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville 28078.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Merryman
Beth Lammonds
February 1, 2005
To the family of Charlie Merryman, my father was Gerald Lammonds and always had a kind word to say about him. I believe Dad worked with him when Dad was a police officer in Charlotte. My dad thought a lot of him.
Ann Gibert
February 1, 2005
Farewell to my "Disciple" buddy. Charles taught me to recognize each day with my family and friends as a gift.
John McDonald
January 31, 2005
My wife, Rana Adamson and I wish to expeess that our thoughts are with the Merryman family and friends. We enjoyed many fine times and holidays with Charlie and the family. We will miss his fine wit and we'll toast to his zest for life.
john kuykendall
January 31, 2005
condolences from a friend in Habitat work.
Glenn Marble
January 31, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill Merryman
January 31, 2005
Our family would like express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to Dr. John Powderly, Dr.Richard White, and the staff at Piedmont Oncology Associates.
Ray Baker
January 31, 2005
I knew Charlie through the Register of Deeds in Charlotte. He was always friendly and had a kind word to say.
Dawn Crocker/Smith
January 31, 2005
Charlie will be missed. He was a wonderful man.
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