William "Bill" Merchant

William Merchant (Bill), 67, of Millington,TN, died unexpectedly on June 10, 2018 while riding his motorcycle. Bill is survived by his wife, Tina Merchant; his children, Stephanie Chancy (Eric), William Merchant III, Robert Ellison (Joy) and Joseph McCutchen; his sister, Jean Estes; three grandsons, Andrew Chancy, Jacob Chancy, and Camryn Ellison. He is predeceased by his parents, Emma Sowers and William Merchant Sr. and his son, Shawn Merchant. Bill was born in West Memphis on October 23, 1950 and joined the Navy in 1968 at the tender age of 18. He served his country for 25 years traveling all over the world including being deployed to the Vietnam War. He then proceeded to serve his community by becoming a police officer for Millington, TN retiring after 20 years. He was currently working for the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. He laid his life on the line everyday to protect and serve. Bill was a devoted husband and family man. He loved to ride his motorcycle, read, and spoil his chocolate lab, Colby. The family will receive friends Sunday (June 17) from 5-8pm at the Munford Funeral Home Millington Chapel and a funeral service Monday at 12:00 p.m. at Munford Funeral Home in Millington. Interment with military honors in West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. Munford Funeral Home Millington Chapel (901) 873-0123 MunfordFuneralHome.comRead Obituary