Billy Merritt

Mr. Billy Wayne Merritt, Sr., 76, of Coosawhatchie, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning, November 10, 2021 at his residence.

Born August 30, 1945 in Hampton County, he was a son of Edward “Eddie” Navarrete and the late Mary Agnes Cook Navarrete.  He was self-employed in the Transportation Industry, owning Palmetto Coach, Merritts Garage and Palmetto Towing.  He was a Christian man who was a hard worker and possessed a big heart, always helping anyone in need.

Surviving are: his wife, Irene Smoak Merritt of Coosawhatchie; sons, Billy Wayne Merritt, Jr. of Yemassee, and Hunter L. Merritt of Coosawhatchie; siblings, Glenda Lane of Mechanisville, Maryland, JoeAnn Navarrete of Charleston, Cathy Lamb of Charleston, Raul Navarrete of Charleston, and Mary Ellen Tortorici of Port Charlotte; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Navarrete.

Funeral services will be held 2 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, November 17, 2021 at Spirit of Life Ministries in Varnville.  Interment will in Cook Hull Schaffer Cemetery, Old Salkehatchie Road, Varnville.

ARRANGEMENTS BY: THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, VARNVILLE-HAMPTON CHAPEL, 1074 Yemassee Highway, Varnville, 803.943.5016.  Visit the registry online at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com.