Willie Mack

Merritts, Jr.

Mr. Willie Mack Merritts, Jr. , age 70 passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at his residence in Florence, SC. He was born on October 4, 1955 to the late Ethel Melvin Merritts and the late Willie Mack Merritts, Sr.

Willie attended the public schools of Florence County. He was a proud graduate of Wilson High School Class of 1973.

After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and served from 1975 to 1976.

Willie was employed at McLeod Regional Medical Center for over 30 years where he was a Physical Therapist.

In his spare time, Willie's greatest joy was being with his sister and his two girls.

Willie was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel Melvin-Merritts and Willie Mack Merritts, Sr.; grandmother, Francis Melvin; sister, Sara Swinton; niece, Sheryl Swinton; and nephew, Tyrone Swinton.

Willie leaves to cherish his memories are his two daughters, Ebony Merritts and Whitney Merritts, both of Florence, SC; sister, Francina (Gary Bryant) of Florence, SC; his children mother, Patricia Campbell; special friend, Kimberly Bennett; best friend, Alvin Moses; and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Family will receive friends 4 PM - 8 PM at 223 Crown Circle, Florence, from Wednesday, September, 30, 2026 - Sunday, October 2, 2026.

Please keep the family of Willie Mack Merritts, Jr. in your thoughts and prayers.