Michael Carr Merritt, 67, was called to rest on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

The Funeral services is Noon, 12:00 PM, Saturday, February 22, 2025, Mt. Zion M.B. Church, Arapahoe, NC. Interment Mt. Zion M.B. Church Cemetery, Arapahoe;

He is survived by his father, Linnwood Smith, Arapahoe; brother Apostle Roderick Merritt, Faison; sisters, Wanda Smith, Arapahoe, Felecia Smith, Merry Banks, New Bern, Karen Badger, Oriental and Essie Minor, Hampton, VA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins.