Donald James Merritt Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Donald James Merritt (Jacksonville, Florida), who passed away on March 16, 2022, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald James Merritt to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Samuel Merritt and Senie Merritt; and his siblings, Delores Waters, Makeda Mbaye, Lynn Taylor, Thomas Singletary, James Taylor, Bruce Womack, Milford Singletary and William Singletary.

He is survived by: his wife Ever Lee Merritt; his children, Sharwonda Peek (Anthony) and James Merritt (Darice); his grandchildren, Jonathan Peek, Asia Peek, Sierra Peek and Jamie Merritt; his great grandchildren, Jacob Harper and Ariah Peek; and his siblings, Sandra Dickerson, Beverly Jordan, Linda McGriff (Earnest), Rena Taylor and Wilson Taylor.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sarah L. Carter's Funeral Home

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Fri

Mar 25

Viewing

Southside Chapel
2212 Emerson St, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Sat

Mar 26

Funeral service

Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church
2010 Westmont St, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Sat

Mar 26

Burial

Jerusalem Church Cemetery
Flesher Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207

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