Benjamin Smith Merchant Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Benjamin Smith Merchant Jr. (Saluda, South Carolina), who passed away on August 12, 2023, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Benjamin Smith Merchant Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Benjamin Smith Merchant, Sr. and Marie Mitchell Merchant; and his daughter Marie M. Bryan. He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Langford Merchant of Saluda; his children, Benjamin Merchant, III (Melanie Fogle) of Saluda and Pamela "Freddie" New (Gary) of Enoree; his sister Virginia Merchant of Moore, SC; his grandchildren, Austin Merchant, Lee New and Sophia New; and his great grandchild Annsleigh Merchant.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.
