John H. Merritt, 82 of Clayton, NC passed on October 18, 2025 at Springbrook Rehab & Nursing Center in Clayton.

Public Viewing: 1:00 - 6:00 pm on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.

Funeral will be held 11:00 am on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Poplar Springs Christian Church, 6115 Old Stage Road in Raleigh, NC 27603.

Burial: Long Branch Disciple Church Cemetery, 1921 Barefoot Road in Newton Grove, NC 28360.