OAK ISLAND — Charles Randolph “Randy” Merritt, aged 73, of Oak Island, North Carolina passed away on January 23, 2026.
Mr. Merritt was born on August 29, 1952, son of the late Charles Brown Merritt and Mae Merritt. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps. Randy loved fishing and playing pickleball. He had a very fervent love of Jesus and enjoyed serving others in the love of Christ.
Survivors include his two sons, Randy Merritt and wife Meghan, and Jason Merritt and wife Stephanie; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Waldrup; a brother-in-law, Earl Hanson and wife Pamela; and his companion, Cathy Alford.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy Merritt; and a sister, Joan Lamb.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Oak Island, 4608 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, North Carolina 28465.
