Joseph Edward Merritt Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joseph Edward Merritt of Charlotte, North Carolina, born in Portsmouth, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 73, on March 7, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Merritt and Margaret Merritt; his wife Sheila Schoening; and his sisters, Bonnie and Renee.
He is survived by: his children, Crystal Hartsell (Brian), Michael Merritt (Kim), Laura Schoening and Clark Schoening (Lisa); his grandchildren, Elizabeth Combs (William), Alex Richey (Gabrielle), Courtney Lackey (Dylan), Amanda Richey, Jacqueline Pinegar, Cady Shields, Caroline Shields, Carsen Deese, Tyler Schoening and Travis Schoening; his brother William Merritt (Diane); his aunt Mary Lynn; and his uncle Everett Tiffany.
