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Billy Charles Merritt

June 14, 1939 ~ September 4, 2012

Billy Charles Merritt Rocky Mount - Billy Charles Merritt, 73, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2012. He was born in Edgecombe County on June 14, 1939 to the late Otto and Kate Rains Merritt. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Otto C. (Buster) Merritt, and sister, Nell Merritt Boseman. Billy was a graduate of Campbell University and Atlantic Christian College. He served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. He retired from Universal Leaf Tobacco Company with 40 years of service as a buyer. He was a former member of the Elks Lodge in Rocky Mount. Billy was a member of Parkwood Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory, his wife of 19 years, Debra Dildy Merritt; sons, John Davian Merritt of Apex, Billy Charles Merritt, Jr., and wife Stephanie of Cary; stepson, John Baker and wife Tiffany of Rocky Mount; stepdaughter, Kimberly B. Lewis and husband, Brian of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Haley and George Merritt, Grayson and Cassidy Baker, Landon and Garrett Lewis and Brooke Sancrante; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Parham Clay; sisters and brothers-in-law, Patricia and Randy Weaver, Susan and Russell Laney, Layne and Frances Dildy, and Craig and Carol Dildy; nephews, Lt. Col. (Retired USMC) Paul C. Merritt and wife Kim, Steven Bulluck and wife Eva; several nieces and nephews; along with his special little friend, Victor Newman Merritt. A memorial service to remember Billy will be held Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 6:00pm at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Pastor John Scott and Swane Holloman officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives following the service and other times at the home. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Thursday 9/6, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Thursday 9/6, 6:00 pm

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  1. Aunt Debbie, I know that I love you and that I am praying for you. I know it is hard, but I know too that GOD IS BIG ENOUGH to carry through this. I loved Uncle Billy very much and I will miss him. Please know that I am here for you if you need anything. Love, Kristi, Gretchen, Kendyl, Garrison, and Colton Abernathy

  2. Debbie, We just heard about Billy, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. Rod Williams & Robin Taylor

  3. Debbie & Famiy, We are sorry to hear about the loss of Billy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sending huge hugs from many miles away.

  4. DEBBIE WE ARE TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.BILLY WAS ALWAYS FUN TO BE AROUND.WE GREW UP TOGETHER,ALMOST FROM BIRTH.WE PRETTY MUCH PARTED WAYS WHEN I WENT INTO THE AIR FORCE,BUT I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE CHILDHOOD DAYS.PEACE BE WITH YOU. DICKIE AND FAYE LANE


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