LOUISBURG — Charles Ray Merritt, 69, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007. Cryptside services will be today (Saturday, Aug. 18) at 11 a.m. from Lancaster Memorial Park Mausoleum in Louisburg with Hospice chaplain Andy Stewart officiating.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce C. Merritt; daughter, Kelly Stewart (Neal) of Louisburg; sons, Chuck Merritt of Winston-Salem and Ray Merritt (Amy) of Louisburg; and five grandchildren.

Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to Community Home Care Hospice, 928 N. Main St., Louisburg, NC 27549 or to the American Cancer Society, c/o Timothy Bryant, 4572 Seven Paths Road, Spring Hope, NC 27882. Arrangements are being handled by Lancaster Funerals and Cremations, 804 N. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg.