Roderick Leon Merritt

I worked with Roderick at Schindler Elevator. He was a kind individual. Always positive and upbeat, he truly let his light shine. Rest in Peace. Condolences to the family.

I worked with Roderick for a short time at Schindler Elevator in Clinton NC. He was truly a gentle giant. He always carried a smile, and you can tell he loved the lord. It was a pleasure to have known him. May God bless his family now and always.

Our long time musician at Island Creek AME, Rose Hill. We will miss him. Comfort and peace to his family. Rest Easy, Rev. Merritt.🙏

Sorry hear of the lost of my brother may Comfort each of you in your time of grief and uplift each of your heavy hearts.Praying for the family.

Sending our sincerest condolences to Wanda and family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

My prayers 🙏 and condolences to the Merritt family. May God give strength during this difficult time. Rod was an awesome man of God that could sing and play that piano.

Rod was like a younger brother to me. He was the type of person that grew on you. He was loveable,funny and good. At the same time he was God fearing.

Rod you will be miss. Prays goes out to the family. Roderick was a classmate and a true friend he made everyone happy and he would put a smile on your face if you was having a bad day. Rest in peace Classmate. Class of 1982

My sincere condolences to the family. Susie Thomas

I had the pleasure of working with Roderick at North Duplin High School. He came there as a substitute teacher, while he was working on his degree. He was always so willing to help. The students loved him and respected him. I always enjoyed conversations with him when he would stop by my office. He was a kind gentle soul. I know he thought a lot of me and I thought a lot of him as well. I was so saddened to hear of his passing. There is no doubt he is reunited with his wife in Heaven. Prayers....

Roderick was a great humble man so glad to have know him. RIP

I'm lost for words to hear that my best friend and brother of 20 years has gone home to be with the Lord. He was not only my prayer partner, friend but also my fraternity brother. I'm truly going to miss him because he was truly a friend indeed. I'm going to miss our conversations, traveling all over for ministry, fraternity meetings, eating out, and laughing about the crazy things we would see and hear. Apostle Roderick Merritt, rest in the Lord. You were truly a soldier in the army of the Lord.😞🕊️💔🙏🏾 Prayers to his family and friends that he touched in a special way. From: El'Shaddai God Almighty Church, Fayetteville, NC.

Wanda and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Ì praÿ that God will give you and your family comfort in this time.

I want offer my Prayers and Condolences to the family and friends of Roderick Merritt. You became a Friend and Brother once you crossed into the fraternity I was a part of. It was 3 years I got to spend with you but it seemed like a lifetime. You gave great counsel and had wisdom to share with everyone.And the the LOVE U shared with everyone. You will never be Forgotten

Love and Respect your Brother of ΣΚΛ

To the family of Roderick, my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Hattie from Owings,MD formerly from Arapahoe.

Our condolences to the Merritt family during this time of your loss. Gregory and Gloria Smith Russell, Williamsburg, VA formerly of Oriental, NC.

Prayers for the family. Mr Merritt and I worked together at Duplin county schools. This makes me very sad to learn of his passing. He valued education and his students. He was a very dedicated teacher. My husband and I only recently ran into him at a restaurant in Warsaw and enjoyed visiting with him.

Roderick was married to my cousin whom he adored. I rember him doing all those little special things to bring her comfort and joy from cooking to buying her clothes and matching jewelry. He simply adored her. I had the opportunity to work with him at North Dublin School were he touched the lives of many young people offering his sound advice with a soft yet convincing voice followed by that detailed smile 😊. He found friendship after her transition and always treated the ladies that crossed his path at work church or personal life with dignity and respect. He leaves an impactful memories in the lives of all who know him thru wisdom words or music. I pray heaven receives what we relinquish into the loving arms of an all wise GOD. Humbly submitted Elder Theresa Tann.

My deepest condolences goes out to the family and friends. You crossed in to our fraternity together as my line brother and all though it was a few years of knowing you it was the inspiration, wisdom and love that you gave. You are a milestone and will never be forgotten. With love and respect Your LB of ΣΚΛ

Our heartfelt condolences to the family 🙏🏾❤️. A great loss 😞 Praying for the family 💗🙏🏾

Although I know God has a plan for all of us, and He doesn't make any mistakes, My heart is broken into pieces! Rod and I have shared a special bond all our lives being next door neighbors, playmates, schoolmates, church members and "God siblings." His love of God, family and music is unmeasurable, and he has touched and impacted so many lives over the years. His sweet, comical and dynamic spiritual presence will truly be missed!!! Rest in Heavenly Peace my brother! ❤️🙏🏾 Love, Zelda Hudson Best

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