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Charles Merritt Obituary
Charles DeWayne Merritt, 38, of Lloyd, FL passed unexpectedly on Friday, November 4, 2016. Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Greater Fellowship M.B. Church, with burial in Springfield Cemetery. Viewing is 3-7 p.m. Friday at TILLMAN OF MONTICELLO 850-997-5553. A lifelong resident of Lloyd, Charles had been a member of Greater Love COGIC and an avid car enthusiast. Survivors include his wife, Keshoundra Wiggins-Merritt; children, Sir'Charles and Niaje Merritt; mother, Minnie Geathers Merritt; siblings, Darrell Denmark, Kelvin (Melinda) and Jennifer Merritt and Angela M. (Isaac) Campbell; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
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Niaje C Merritt
May 4, 2025
Every step I take
Every move I make
Every single day, every time I pray, I'll be missing you
Thinkin' of the day, when you went away
What a life to take, what a bond to break, I'll be missing you
Though the years pass, your memory stays close to my heart. I miss you so much.
Serra Long
December 25, 2019
My friend kaprice's dad died so I was just wanting to say sorry
so sorry for your lost always will be rembered
tyonnia thomas
November 6, 2019
this was my besties uncle and she talks about him all the time shes always sad to say that he is gone mow and she is very sad about it.
Niaje Merritt
May 4, 2019
I love you Daddy.
kaprice merritt
March 8, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. i love you and the pain will never go away rip charles merritt we will always miss you so rest your head and your weary eyes down to sleep as you may i love you and family may we see you soon love ya guys forever yours kaprice t merritt
kaprice merritt
February 14, 2019
i love you may you be in my heart i love you
I miss you everyday... My Nook
Keshoundra Merritt
April 18, 2018
kaprice merritt
April 16, 2018
i love you forever.
tyonnia thomas
February 6, 2018
he was my best friend's uncle.
kaprice Merritt
January 12, 2018
He was my uncle and I barley knew him bit of love him with all my heart he was was my life saver I wish one day I could be his and never let him go!
Naporsha Merritt
January 12, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Even though I didnt know you that well and we werent that close I love you and always believe youre in a better place. And how you watch over us or Sir Charles and everyone else. I hope youre able to read this
kaprice merritt
September 14, 2017
He was my uncle and I barely got to meet him and he was my dads brother and I love him and I say rest in peace and quiet
Montez Nelson,Demetrice Reshard-Nelson & Family
November 12, 2016
Our prayers are with the Merritt family, To his wife and family our deepest sympathies. Charles will be missed. Heaven just welcomed another angel.
Natayla Mosley
November 12, 2016
You will truly be missed my cousin/classmate.you always made
Me laugh even when I was upset.But Rest now...love you.
mechi
November 11, 2016
RIP BRO .....U FOUGHT A LONG FIGHT BUT GOD KNEW BEST WHEN HE CAME AND TOOK YOU HOME....MAY GOD COMFORT YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF LOSS..BUT WE ALL KNOW U WILL B LOOKING DOWN ON ALL YOUR LOVED ONES...MAY U TAKE YOUR REST BRO..LOVE ALWAYS
mechi
November 11, 2016
MAY GOD keep u all...Charles u will b greatly missed.....another solider is welcomed home.....God loves u best...
Robert and Mary Walker
November 11, 2016
Minnie and Angela, we the Walker Family love you all very much and your entire family is in our prayers. God always promise beauty for ashes.
Alice Jones
November 10, 2016
REST IN PEACE
Barbara Blake
November 10, 2016
Minnie I am so sorry for your loss my prayers go out to you and the family love you
Barbara Blake
November 10, 2016
Minnie I am so sorry for your loss my prayers go out to you and the family love you
ELDER JOE E. COLSON, JR AND FAMILY
November 10, 2016
PRAYER ARE WITH YOU'LL!
Tenesia Williams
November 10, 2016
I'm so sorry this happened I'll continue to pray for you and your family. Love ALWAY'S Tenesia Williams
Samantha Bradham Johnson
November 10, 2016
Charles R.I.P !! Family and friends let's ride out the Storm because he did it.God has a plan let's turn it all over to our heavenly father.The best funniest friend anybody could've ever had .And if you didn't get a chance to meet him you missed out big time.
Cassandra Speed
November 10, 2016
Charles you will truly be missed by our family, but we know you are in a much better place and family we love you all dearly and will continue to be with you no matter what love always and forever... GOD BE THE GLORY FOREVER AND EVER.
Dorothy Hill
November 10, 2016
Tresa,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you Sweetheart, and are here for you.
Timariel Wiggins
November 10, 2016
Our love and prayers are with you. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I'm here if you need me. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Angela Huggins
November 10, 2016
Tresa, Mrs. Minnie and family, our deepest sympathies goes out to each of you during this difficult time. We pray God will embrace you in your time of sorrow. May all the loving memories of Charles bring a smile to your face. Your cousins, Angela Merritt Huggins and family.
HESTER COPELAND
November 10, 2016
.charles you held on a long,long,times .minnie i cannnot imagine what you feel time heal all wounds. there will always be empty spot in you heart but let be good memories, we love our children,but one day we will pay the same price charles has pay.you will never fall if you put god first let god handle it hard,James,.HESTER,AMP, BE STRONG LOOK TOGOD FOR STRENGTH( RIP) BOYS HUNGS TOGETHER.
HotRod
November 10, 2016
Love you bro.Ima really miss you and my thoughts and prayers go out to your family and your kids.. You maybe be absent from here but God gain a real Angel.Love you
HotRod
November 10, 2016
Love you bro.Ima really miss you and my thoughts and prayers go out to your family and your kids.. You maybe be absent from here but God gain a real Angel.Love you
November 10, 2016
Minnie, my friend-
I pray that our Lord brings you and the family the much-needed peace during this sad time. My condolences to you and the entire family.
Christine Atkins-Sylvester
Panama City, Florida
Telisha Cull
November 10, 2016
R.I.P
Telisha Cull
November 10, 2016
Sending prayers out to the family,You will be missed, you were tough and no matter what u kept a joke and a smile on your face.R.I.P.
Charlotte (Dee) Reddick
November 10, 2016
My sister Minnie I am sorry for your loss. But know that God does not make mistakes. He will heal all your pain and dry your tears. Look to the hills for which cometh thy help. Luv ya
Anita Jackson
November 9, 2016
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