Howard Lee "Sonny" Merritt's obituary , Passed away on July 9, 2024 in Petersburg, Virginia

Howard Lee "Sonny" Merritt

July 30, 1946 - July 9, 2024 (77 years old)

Petersburg, Virginia

Howard Lee "Sonny" Merritt's obituary , Passed away on July 9, 2024 in Petersburg, Virginia

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J M Wilkerson Funeral Establiment

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Howard Lee "Sonny" Merritt

July 30, 1946 - July 9, 2024 (77 years old)

Petersburg, Virginia

Howard Lee Merritt Obituary

We bid farewell to Howard Lee Merritt (Petersburg, Virginia), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 9, 2024 at the age of 77. Howard Lee touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Howard Lee Merritt to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Elva O. Banks and Arthur L. Merritt III; his wife Joan L. Merritt; his great grandchild Jasiah Rives; his brother Michael J. Merritt; and his grandparents, Arthur and Grace Mae Merritt.

He is survived by: his son Quinn Merritt; his grandchildren, Keyasha Taylor, Vonkeia Lewis and Jaquan Rives; his children, Keymora, Caron, Camron Watkins, Jaquan Jr. and Skylar Rives; his siblings, Arthurette Harper (James), Thomas Merritt (Vickie), Michel Jones (Norman), Debora Merritt and Kenneth Merritt; and his friend Sylvester Garnes. He is also survived by loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J M Wilkerson Funeral Establiment



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Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc.
102 South Ave, Petersburg, VA 23803

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July 19

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102 South Ave, Petersburg, VA 23803

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July 20

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Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc.
102 South Ave, Petersburg, VA 23803

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July 20

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Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery
750 Page St, Petersburg, VA 23803

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