Joseph Merck
June 16, 1937 - October 20, 2020
Joseph P. Merck, 83, of Travelers Rest, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Pickens County, he was a son of the late Paul Bishop and Theo Holladay Merck. He retired from US Finishing and was a member of Northwest Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife: Shirley Gilreath Merck; son: Ed Merck(Sherri); grandchildren: Ashley N. Merck(Jeremy), Corey P. Merck; sister: Rosalee Leroy; and many loving nieces and nephews. Along with his parents he was predeceased by brothers: Virgil Merck, Denver Merck; sisters: Lois Youngblood, Avanell Pilgrim, Eunice Maw, and Christine Leroy. The family will have a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Northwest Baptist Church P.O. Box 814 Travelers Rest, SC 29690. Due to being exposed to the Covid virus, the family asks that no visitors come to the home. They appreciate your friendship and your expression of love through cards, flowers, and food, but respectfully ask that at this time you refrain from visiting. We ask that you uphold them in your thoughts and prayers at this time.
Joseph P. Merck, 83, of Travelers Rest, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Pickens County, he was a son of the late Paul Bishop and Theo Holladay Merck. He retired from US Finishing and was a member of Northwest... View Obituary & Service Information