Merhag (Merck) Soud, died at the age of 96 on July 18, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School. A WWII veteran, he served in the Pacific for 3 years. He owned Merck's grocery store on State Street for 30 years. After selling that business he served as a bailiff at the Duval County Courthouse. He was a member of South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder.
He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Margaret; children: Kenneth (Holly), Gerry (Jann), Janelle (Bobby) Baggett, and Danny; 8 grandchildren and 14 grandchildren.
A family graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, 9:30 Monday with The Rev. Mark Soud, presiding, Memorial Service 11:00 at South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church. A celebratory luncheon will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to St. Jude Children's Hospital 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.
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