Lewis "Bobby" Nolia Merritt

Lewis "Bobby" Merritt, 82 of Whiteville, died on Wednesday evening, September 13, 2023, in Wilmington, NC. 

Bobby was born on January 17, 1941, in Columbus County, to the late Robert Merritt and Cora Grainger Merritt. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Mercer (Johnny D. Mercer), and his one and only true love, Linda Kay Bowen Merritt. 

Graveside services will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Chadbourn Memorial Cemetery, with Pastor Coy Long officiating. 

Bobby leaves behind his four grandchildren: Melinda Kay Mercer of Cerro Gordo, William Devone Mercer (Melanie) of Little River, SC, Kenneth Wayne Mercer (Samantha) of Boardman, Amber Helen Mercer of Chadbourn; great-grandchildren, Remington Hunter Russ, Leslie Carter Mercer, Jaxon Cash Mercer, River Hayes Mercer, Jeremiah Lynn Mercer; son-in-law, Johnny D. Mercer of Chadbourn. 

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