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James Mertz Obituary
Mr. Mertz, 70, of Myrtle Beach, SC, and formerly of Charlotte, died peacefully at his home, following a courageous battle with lung cancer on Thursday, March 8, 2007. The family will receive friends from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 11, 2007 at McEwen - Mint Hill Chapel. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 12, 2007 at the funeral home chapel with The Reverend Ted Huskins officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens.
Mr. Mertz was born January 17, 1937 in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Allen and Ruth Mertz. James was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served his country during the Korean Conflict. He retired as a body shop technician with Town and Country Ford of Charlotte. James devoted his love and his life to his wife and six children. He was known for his kind heart and gentle spirit and he never met a stranger.
Mr. Mertz is survived by his beloved wife of forty years, Lynne Vest Mertz; children, Michael Mertz and his wife Cindy, Donna Bedenbaugh, Janet Mertz, Veronica Mertz, Lisa Phelps and her husband, Bill, and Nancy Mertz and her partner, Joyce Untz; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brother, Tom Mertz; and one sister, Jean Hannigan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, One Kroc Drive, Oak Brook, IL 60523.
Arrangements by McEwen - Mint Hill Chapel.
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for James Mertz
The Pappas Family, The Steak 'n Hoagie Shop
May 3, 2007
Dear Mertz Family,
Jimmy was always such a pleasant customer to serve over the years. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Alice Settle-Raskin
March 19, 2007
Dear Mertz Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of loss. I know you will miss him every day as you think of things he used to say or do. Keep that memory alive in your hearts as I know he'll watching over you and will always be your guardian angel.
With deepest sympathy,
Alice Settle-Raskin
Jay Hicks
March 15, 2007
Mike and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I lost my Dad about 6 weeks ago and know this is a most difficult time for you.
It was a real pleasure working with you and Jimmy at Town and Country for many years. Mike you are blessed to have had the opportunity to work side by side with your Dad for all those years. He was so proud to see you carry on his profession with the same superior skill and dedication. Jimmy you will be missed and I will always have many fond memories of you and your kind spirit.
God Bless,
Jay
Dick and Zoie Shaw
March 11, 2007
Nancy,
You are in our prayers in this time of loss. May God graciously meet your needs through His love and care.
Bill Phelps
March 11, 2007
Dear La La,
Thank you for sharing Pop Pop with me for the 16 years I have known him. He was a great man and I am better person for knowing him. He was always happy and just a joy to be around. I will miss my pal and friend. You are always a most welcome guest in our home.
Your loving son-in-law,
Bill Phelps
Betty Willingham
March 10, 2007
Dear Lynne & Family,
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. You are special to me & my family. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Love,
Betty Willingham
Michelle Ladd (Willingham)
March 10, 2007
Dear Mertz Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember Jimmy very well from when I was growing up and how nice and kind he was to me. May God bless you in this time sorrow. I will keep you in my prayers through this difficult time.
Harry & Linda Smith
March 10, 2007
Dear Lynne & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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