Bobby Earl Merchant

Bobby Earl Merchant obituary, Coral Gables, FL

Bobby Earl Merchant

Bobby Merchant Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Van Orsdel Funeral & Cremation Services - Kendall on Oct. 27, 2023.
Bobby Earl Merchant, a beloved husband, brother and father passed away peacefully at the age of 75 on October 24, 2023. He is survived by his wife Susan, his son Bobby Jr., daughter in law Debby, and daughter Lori, his grandchildren Ashley, Matt and Bryce, and his great grandchildren Kylan, Timothy and Piers. He will be missed for his kindness, generosity and infectious smile. He was a friend to all he knew and a tremendous Pawpaw to his girls Precious, Petunia, Ellie Mae and Emmie Lou. A memorial service will be held at Van Orsdel Funeral Home, 11220 N. Kendall Drive, Miami, FL on Saturday, November 4th at 2pm.

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