IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Nelson Howard

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Merritt

December 16, 1941 – July 19, 2025

Obituary

Nelson Howard Merritt, 83, passed away July 19, 2025.  Nelson was born in Many, LA the son of the late Cicero and Verna Vera Cochran Merritt. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a Master Chief Diver.

Nelson is survived by his children, Troy Merritt, Sue Merritt Blei, Mark Merritt, Kevin Merritt, Sheila Merritt; eleven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and brother, Caswell Merritt (Sherri).

A funeral service with military honors will be held  August 7, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Albert G. Horton, Jr., Memorial Veterans Cemetery officiating. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.

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Funeral Services

Graveside Memorial Service

August
7

Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery

5310 Milners Rd, Suffolk, VA 23434

Starts at 11:00 am

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