Benny was born in Six Mile on November 21, 1951. He was the son of the late Calvin Leonard "Shorty" and Ozell Kelly Merck. Loving companion and friend to Martha Galloway of Six Mile. Loving brother to Doris Evans and her husband Dan of Clemson. Uncle to Michelle Evans Craven and her husband Bruce; great-uncle to Evan and Holden Craven. Though Benny didn't have children of his own, he loved and considered Brian Galloway (Lisa), and Tosha Galloway (Travis), as his own. Grandchildren Walker and Grayson Galloway; Jacob, Brianna, Savanna, and Warren Greene.
Benny was a retired construction worker. He loved his dog Daisy, his cattle and all of his animals. He enjoyed going to family gatherings and auctions. He attended Six Mile Church of God of Prophecy.
The family will receive friends on Monday, September 20, 2021, from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Dillard Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 3:15 p.m. in the Dillard Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Gene Durham, Reverend Dewain Willis and Reverend Keith Kelly officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Six Mile Church of God of Prophecy, in care of Mary Moore, 109 Fieldstone Drive, Easley, SC 29642.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.DillardFunerals.com for the Merck family.
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