Nile Dwayne Merchant

My friend Terry and the entire Merchant family,
My heart goes out to you as I learn of your loss just today. Words cannot express the feelings and emotions I have for you and yours. May God bless and keep you all while the newest angel watches over you with smiles of pride and love and peace. Always remember:

He did not die.
as he is the sparkle to the snow
the warmth of the sun on your face
the cool of an afternoon rain
the wind lifting your hair
and the whisper that you will hear
when you need it most.
oh friends do not cry, for he did not die.

In caring with truest of hearts,
Lou Anna Valentine
Okeechobee, FL

Terry, Josh, Jason & Erin,

Our deepest sympathy to all of you on your loss. Nile,Josh and Jason all coached our son Josh in 7th, 8th and 9th grade football. Nile was a great person and will be missed very much. We hope that all of your good memories help you through this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless all of you.

Mike and Joanie Tress

Dear Terry & Family,

Randy & I express our condolences to you and your family. We didn't know Nile that well, but remember him as being a kind man. Our son, Cory McCormick, a registered nurse, worked at Munson Medical Center about 2 years ago and he visited Nile during his hospitalization. They had a nice visit; Cory has fond memories of Nile.

May God Bless you,
Randy & Debbie Rhoads

Terry and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. May your sorrows be replaced with memories of good times.

I was saddened when I heard the news this week. Nile was a great man, and the foundation of a strong family. The impact he had on so many of our lives was a great one, and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Merchant family- my deepest condolences for your loss. May we all find the courage that Nile had when facing adversity. Celebrate the time we shared, and knowing that he is now in a better place.

Terry,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Nile was such a wonderful person. It was always such a pleasure to take care of him.

Terry,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your whole family. May god bless you and comfort you.

Dear Merchant Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your recent loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Merchant Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your loved ones. May God Bless you and your family during this very hard time.

Merchant family - my thoughts and prayers are with you. It has been many years since I have seen Niles but I always remember how nice he was to me. God Bless

Dear Terry, Josh, Jason & Erin,
We were so sorry to hear about your sudden loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

My deepest sympathy in Nile's passing. May the memories of Nile's love of family, sense of humor, and strength in the face of illness help to console you in this time of loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you guys - Sadie Hubbell

Terry, Josh, Jason and Erin, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Niles was a person who meant a lot to me and was someone who I owe a lot to for helping get me started with my football career. Niles got me started with football in the seventh grade and continued to follow me throughout my high school career. If it were not for Niles, I probably would not be playing football today and would never have gotten the chance know him and his family. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you and all of your family.

Dear Terry, Josh, Jason and Erin,

My love and prayers go out to each of you and your dear families. Beyond what modern medicine was able to do for Nile during his illness, your love and prayers were always that which sustained him best. He will be remembered for the legacy of goodness and kindness to family and friends and the community he gave so much to. May the good Lord bless you and watch over you and grant you the knowledge and peace that comes with knowing you will be reunited with him again at some future day.

Warmly,
Jon Hoover

Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember your dad at our basketball games yelling "Kelly's open." He was an amazing man and I have no doubt that his legacy will live through each and every one of you. I love you guys...he will be dearly missed.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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

Dear Terry and Family: We are deeply sorry to hear of Nile's passing. May God be with all of you during this time of sorrow, yet we can be assured that he is in a better place and we will see him again.
We always enjoyed the many visits with Nile when he would stop not only just to place his order but to sit and visit awhile at Wilbur Ellis. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dale,Maryann,Duane,Helen,Leo,Art and Tiffany

Terry, Josh, Jason and Erin: We had no idea that Nile was hospitalized. We are so, so sorry. Although it is hard to imagine - after TIME all the terrible memories will be replaced by all your wonderful memories and great times together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.