Charles Franklin Merck: Loris

1949 – 2021

     Charles Franklin Merck of Loris passed away on Thursday, July 1, at his home. He was 71.

     Born Dec. 23, 1949 in Loris, he was the son of the late Charles Furman Merck and the late Ruby Lee Doyle Merck.

     Mr. Merck loved to work with his hands and was skilled both as a repairman and moving mobile homes. He was also a member of Bethany Baptist Church.

     Survivors include his two sons, Daniel Merck and Elvis Merck and wife, Karen all of Loris; four grandchildren, Alyivah Grace Merck, Kayllon Christopher Jeffrey Cline, Joseph Merck, and Janey Merck; brother Frank Merck of Loris; and sister Annie Rabon of Loris.

     Graveside services were planned for 10 a.m. Friday, July 9, at Twin City Memorial Gardens with Rev. Lloyd Williamson officiating.

     Family planned to receive friends immediately following the service at Twin City Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

     A guest register is available here.