Martin Stephen Merchant

February 16, 2011

Mr. Martin Stephen Merchant, 66, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, in Christian Home.

Mr. Merchant was a native of Sacramento, CA, and a resident of Christian Home for the past 44 years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He loved to fish and hunt and loved to coach little league. Preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and a son, Tony Merchant.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Alice Merchant of Christian Home; four sons, Ronnie and Rosemary Merchant of Bratt, Eric and Dee Merchant of Davisville, Timothy and Amanda Merchant of Pace, and Nathan Victor of Christian Home; two daughters, Renee and Shane Thrower of Huxford, and Tiffany and Michael Segers of Canoe; 16 grandchildren; three brothers, Jack and Faye Merchant of Bluff Springs, Larry and Michelle Merchant of Bluff Springs, and John Barron and Gloria Merchant of Modesto, CA; and two sisters, Jo Ann Merchant of Bay Minette and Linda Merchant of Auburn.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 18, 2011, at noon at the Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Floyd officiating. Burial will follow at Christian Home Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Thursday, February 17, 2011, between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Larry Merchant, Billy Joe Merchant, Kevin Merchant, Richard Merchant, Michael Segers and J.C. Victor. Honorary pallbearers will be Shane Thrower and James Williams.

The family of Martin Stephen Merchant is asking for monetary donations instead of flowers to help pay for his funeral, for he had no life insurance. The donations can be made directly to East Side Chapel in Atmore Al. We are Thanking Everyone in advance for your help.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries