Walter Davies "Dave" Merry III

Walter Davies Merry, III “Dave” Easley, South Carolina Walter Davies Merry, III “Dave”, age 74, loving husband of Beverly Black Merry, passed away peacefully at home Monday September 27, 2021, surrounded by family. Mr. Merry was born on May 16, 1947, in Columbia, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Walter Davies Merry Jr. and Elma Garrison Merry. Dave was a graduate of AC Flora High School, Class of 1965, Clemson University, Class of 1969, and received his JD at the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1972. Dave served as the head cheerleader and mascot for Clemson, President of Tiger Brotherhood, and was always proud to be a lifelong Clemson Tiger and member of the Numeral Society/ SAE. Dave achieved the rank of Eagle Scout as a young man, was an elder member at Providence Presbyterian Church, and his love for the outdoors led him to be an active member and leader with The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and Ducks Unlimited. Dave was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army and served in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. Following his time in the Army, Dave practiced law in Columbia and served as an Associate Probate Judge for Richland County (SC) and a SC Supreme Court Appointee as Special Circuit Court Judge for the 5th Judicial Circuit. After a move to the upstate, He served as a Manager and National Sales Associate for Southland Log Homes, retiring after more than 20 years of service. Survivors include his loving wife Beverly Black Merry of the home, his children, Nancy “Nan” Merry Sammataro (Sam) of Columbia SC, Walter Davies Merry IV (Theresa) of Isle of Palms SC, Grace Merry Parsons of Columbia SC, Jennifer Shirley Nicholson (Scott) of Easley SC, and Jessica Shirley Thompson (Derrick) of Easley SC; his grandchildren, Bayden Merry, Brooke Merry, Lucy Mills Sammataro, Will Parsons, Stiles Nicholson, and Lizzie Thompson; a godsister, Linda Sisson of Idaho. In addition to his parents, Mr. Merry was predeceased by a special uncle, Dr. Olen B. Garrison. The family would like to express their thanks for the wonderful help and care given by the CVICU Unit and Step-Down Unit at Bon Secours St. Francis and Wren Hospice. Family and Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Providence Presbyterian located at 4000 SC-153, Greenville South Carolina, 29611. The family will receive friends in the Ellenburg Hall following the service. Face coverings and social distancing are requested. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Memory of Dave to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, 5705 Grant Creek Road Missoula MT, Providence Presbyterian Church, or any organization of one’s choice. A private interment at Providence Presbyterian will follow at a later date. Mountain View Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Walter Davies "Dave" Merry III

May 16, 1947 - September 27, 2021