Lloyd Merchant

Lloyd Moore Merchant, Sr., age 86, of 59 Mt. Zion Drive, Eagle Rock, Virginia died on Monday, March 2, 2026 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salem, Virginia.

Lloyd was born March 28, 1939 in Gala, Virginia to the late William Gordon and Evelyn Moore Merchant. He served in the United States Army and was previously an operator at Hercules of Covington for over 20 years before accepting a position with the Radford Arsenal, retiring as a mixer in the Nitro Department. He was a member of Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church, enjoyed gardening and woodworking, and loved animals.

Lloyd is survived by his loving, devoted wife of over 65 years, Rose Marie Brown Merchant of Eagle Rock; three daughters, Evelyn Graham (Terrence) of Suffolk, Dawn Wilson (E.C.) of Chesterfield, and Leslie Merchant of Roanoke; two sons, Lloyd Merchant, Jr. (Amelia) of Eagle Rock and Christopher Merchant (Monique) of Brandon, FL; and nine grandchildren, Daniel Merchant, Devon Oakley, Ian Oakley, Janiah Merchant, Mekayla Wilson, Adrian Merchant, Mekhi Wilson, Josiah Merchant, and Mehloni Wilson.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM in Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Gala, Virginia with Reverend David Halsey and Reverend Jerome Bonds officiating. Interment will immediately follow in Rising Mt. Zion Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted at the graveside by members of the United States Army. There will be no formal visitation. However, friends may call anytime at Nicely Funeral Home.

Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge is handling arrangements.

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