A candle was lit by Hayden stevens on June 8, 2017 9:00 PM

A candle was lit by Shrelle Allen on June 8, 2017 3:10 PM

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I am truly sorry for your loss. I work as a security guard at Wal-Mart that is where I met Vic. I didn't know him but a short period of time but in that time I could tell he was a great person which such a great personality. He would always speak and have a smile on his face. At times when I took my rounds around the store i would see Vic and speak and we would start up a conversation. I could tell he had a heart of gold. I remember when he would go on his break at work we would speak to each other and I would ask how is he doing and Vic's reply would be "I don't know yet will tell you later "and of course he had a smile on his face. When time for him to get off he would answer that he would say "I'm doing Better Now and we would both would laugh. I pray that the family will find comfort during this difficult time. Trust in God and each other. Vic will be missed. RIP my friend such a beautiful soul

A candle was lit by Shrelle Allen on June 8, 2017 2:37 PM

A candle was lit by Toshia Martin Fitzgerald on June 8, 2017 1:14 AM

A candle was lit by Kathy Sahale on June 8, 2017 12:47 AM

Message from Kathy Sahale

My sincere condolences on your loss. He was a good friend and a special person with an awesome personality. You will be greatly missed.

Message from Kim Chaney

Sorry for the loss of your love one. The Merchant family will be in my prayers.
I worked with Vic when he worked at Dan River Mills (Piedmont Plant).

A candle was lit by Ann Bolden Benton on June 7, 2017 11:17 PM

Message from Rusty Johnson

I am so sorry for your loss. Victor sat next to me in class last semester. My prayers will be for the family of Victor. We will miss him.

Message from Keith Francis

I was so saddened to hear about Victor. We first met at JTCC in class. We were amazed to find out our hometowns were so close, Danvile and South Boston. I will always remember the laughs and jokes and conversations we shared before or on breaks from classes. My prayers go out to all of the family. May you find comfort and strength from God in your time of loss.
Keith Francis friend from South Boston

A candle was lit by Patsy Hazelwood on June 7, 2017 1:18 PM

A candle was lit by Mark n Tina Williams on June 7, 2017 12:22 PM

A candle was lit by Tammy Barbour Taylor on June 7, 2017 9:20 AM

Message from Angie Brizendine

Prayers going out to his family at this difficult time, heaven has gained another wonderful angel, Thanks for being a great neighbor Vic, you will be missed.

A candle was lit by Angie Brizendine on June 7, 2017 8:06 AM

Message from Leonard Milam

Sorry for the loss of Victor I worked with him at Walmart for over 5 years. He will be missed, God bless you all.

A candle was lit by Leonard Milam on June 6, 2017 9:48 PM

A candle was lit by Mark E. Shelton on June 6, 2017 9:31 PM

A candle was lit by Rhonda Pleasants on June 6, 2017 8:52 PM

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I am devastated to learn of Victor's passing. We shared many conversations during my time as Dept. Chair of the Funeral Services Program at John Tyler. I am confident that Victor is safe in the arms of Jesus.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Rhonda Keyes Pleasants, CFSP, CCO

Message from Richard Hicks

Vic you will be missed. The few years we worked together, you showed me what it means to have a big heart.

A candle was lit by Richard Hicks on June 6, 2017 8:08 PM

A candle was lit by Bobby Ellard and Donna Walker on June 6, 2017 7:41 PM

Message from Kent Faison

I am deeply saddened to hear about Vic's passing. I had the pleasure of attending classes with Vic at JTCC and enjoyed the talks we had from time to time. We talked about school, the Dallas Cowboys, and most importantly how much we loved our families. He will be greatly missed and I pray that God holds your family close during this difficult time.

Expression of Sympathy

An INDOOR GARDEN BASKET was sent on June 6, 2017

Victor, So grateful for our classtime together. I will miss you very much. Thank you for the inspiration, for your integrity and your example. Sleep well my friend, until we meet again. With deepest sympathy to your family, Tracy Hineman

Expression of Sympathy

A MOUNTAIN MEADOW PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was ordered on June 6, 2017

Message from Ralph Brewer

Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences in the passing of Vic. Vic and I attended classes together at JTCC and I always enjoyed our conversations during our classroom breaks. My God hold you all in the palm of His hand.

A candle was lit by Tracy Young Gwynn on June 6, 2017 2:17 PM

Message from Tracy Young Gwynn

Aunt Jewel, Sandra and Taylor and family, I am so very sorry for the loss of Victor. I am so sad that I could not be there for you during this tragic loss as I am traveling this month with Terren.
Nothing ever prepares you for losing someone that you love, especially when you lose a child or a parent.
We all have suffered from the loss of so many of the Merchants, but I know full well that this loss for Taylor is especially hard to deal with. As a young woman, losing your Daddy is not something that you even believe is possible.
I know it sounds like hollow words but time will help. Just keep busy, cry as much as you need to and one day you will realize that you will be able to live and be happy again. You have lots of family and friends and even though we are cousins and have not met in person yet, Taylor, I am here for you. We are family and I I have grown to love you over the past few years.
Hug each other for me and I love you all so much.