Mr. Merritt was born on August 29, 1952, son of the late Charles Brown Merritt and Mae Merritt. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps. Randy loved fishing and playing pickleball. He had a very fervent love of Jesus and enjoyed serving others in the love of Christ.
Survivors include his two sons, Randy Merritt and wife Meghan, and Jason Merritt and wife Stephanie; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Waldrup; a brother-in-law, Earl Hanson and wife Pamela; and his companion, Cathy Alford.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy Merritt; and a sister, Joan Lamb.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Oak Island, 4608 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, North Carolina 28465.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.
