Samuel Wayne Merrell

In Loving Memory of Sam Merrell

Samuel Wayne Merrell, 84, of Asheville, passed away on September 28, 2026, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Black Mountain. Born in Buncombe County, Samuel was the son of the late Marvin and Elizabeth Merrell. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Ann Merrell; siblings, Richard Merrell and Diane Merrell Capps; and infant son, Timothy Dwayne Merrell.

Samuel worked as a Sunbeam Bread Deliveryman for many years and later worked for Gerber and then Meritor. His greatest enjoyment was in music and his family.

He is survived by his three daughters, Sandra Banks (Tony), Janet Watson (Lloyd), and Tammy Tallent (Randy); grandchildren, Christopher Watson, Tessa Banks Carter (Bronson), Cameron Haydock (Tiffany) and Hannah Dietrich (Reese); great-grandchildren, Michael David Carter and Jude Haydock; and a brother Larry Merrell.

A special thanks to the wonderful caregivers and staff at Brookdale Senior Living and the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Black Mountain for their compassionate care for our father.

The family will have a private Graveside Service for Samuel in the coming days. Friends can drop by the Merrell Residence to give their condolences on Saturday, October 3, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.