Jim Merchant's obituary , Passed away on May 22, 2023 in Vinton, Iowa

Jim Merchant

July 26, 1938 - May 22, 2023 (84 years old)

Vinton, Iowa

Jim Merchant's obituary , Passed away on May 22, 2023 in Vinton, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Phillips Funeral Homes

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Jim Merchant

July 26, 1938 - May 22, 2023 (84 years old)

Vinton, Iowa

Jim Merchant Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Jim Merchant of Vinton, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 84, on May 22, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Willis Merchant and Mary Merchant (Durham); his children, Dennis and Denise; his siblings, Marc Jr., Jackie Merchant and Jeane Husted; and his half-sister Darlene Mullinex.

He is survived by: his wife Donna Schirm; his sons, Allan Merchant (Teresa) of Vinton, Marc Merchant (Renee Bell) of Vinton, Mike Merchant of Garrison and Scott Merchant (Annette) of Vinton; and his grandchildren, Trisha Bunten (Mitchell), Jessica Dulin (Frankie), Chelsey Merchant (Tyler Travis), Bryce Merchant (Colleen Finch), Nathan Merchant (Jordan), Michaela Merchant (Jason Wood), Sheldon Merchant (Amanda Loya Viera), Christopher Merchant (Caitlyn Manrique) and Jared Merchant (Hanna Gregory). He is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Phillips Funeral Homes



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Thu

May 25

Visitation

First Christian Church
1209 W 13th St, Vinton, IA 52349-1812

Fri

May 26

Funeral service

First Christian Church
1209 W 13th St, Vinton, IA 52349-1812

Fri

May 26

Burial

Fri

May 26

Reception

First Christian Church
1209 W 13th St, Vinton, IA 52349-1812

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