Benjamin Matthew Merritt, age 30 of Yulee, FL passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the Warner Center for Caring after a brief illness.

Ben loved to fish and would spend all his time on the water if he could. He would happily lend a helping hand when needed and always appreciated and loved his family and friends deeply. He will be missed by many.

Ben is predeceased in death by his brother, Joshua David Merritt.

He leaves behind his father and stepmother, Greg & Terri Sturges Merritt; his mother and stepfather, Chong & Glen Clackler; his sister Sarah Merritt; niece Elizabeth Merritt; grandmother and grandfather, Joe & Bonnie Merritt and sister in law and close friend, Sandy Barber. He also leaves behind several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.