Michael Anthony Merchant's Obituary
Amateur Radio Operator KB3-QIH Michael Anthony Merchant, of Millsboro, signed off his final radio call on Thursday, April 5, 2012 after succumbing to injures sustained in an automobile accident. He was 22 years old. Born in Dover, DE on August 11, 1989 he was the son of Wilson Merchant and Jody Ray Howell. He was an animated, vibrant young man with a heart of gold and a golden smile. He was active in Amateur Radio and Emergency Communications. He was dedicated to his family, called his grandmother every single day, was always there for his family. He loved video games, fishing, and vacationing in Wildwood. He is survived by his true love, his fiancAC. Mandy Jacobs and his parents: Wilson Merchant, and wife Ruth, of Oak Orchard, and Jody Ray Howell, and husband John, of Millsboro. He also leaves behind two sisters: Amber Daisey, of Millsboro and Sandra Merchant, of Oak Orchard; his maternal grandmother: Joanne Ray and paternal grandparents: Paul and Shirley Bergeron and his maternal great-grandmother: Mary Casalvera, of Hockessin, DE, and many extended family members, friends and his Fire Company Friends. He is also survived by Best Buds: Brian Taylor and Vaughn Wise, along with his canine friends: ""Max"" and ""Pepper."" He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents Alice and Gordon Edwards; maternal grandfather: Robert Ray, Sr.; and a sister: Ashlee Merchant. A funeral service and Celebration of His Life will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the Oak Orchard Community Church, where friends may call beginning at 10:00 AM. Pastor Allen Miller will officiate. Interment follows in Millsboro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is seeking assistance with offsetting medical and funeral expenses. Contributions may be sent C/O: Oak Orchard Community Church; 32615 Oak Orchard Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966
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