Raymond Curtiss Merchant Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Raymond Curtiss Merchant (Texarkana, Arkansas), born in Olustee, Oklahoma, who passed away on June 5, 2020, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Raymond Curtiss Merchant to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Nannie Edna and William Lawrence Merchant; and his siblings, Mary Ada Tittle, Bill and Gene (Melba).
He is survived by: his significant other Melba Nell Ray; his children, Randall Curtiss, Myra (John Gillean) and Randy (Mary Merchant); his grandchildren, Sean Gillean (Whitney), Christopher Merchant and Sarah Gillean; and his sisters, Irene Romine and Betty Young.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Texarkana, 2300 Buchanan Rd., Texarkana, TX 75501, Northern Hills Baptist Church, 6000 Sammy Lane, Texarkana, AR 71854, or a cause of your choice.
