Merlin L. Hayes, Jr., 27, was born on July 13, 1993 in Cleveland, Ohio and was the only son to the union of Merlin L. Hayes, Sr., (deceased) and Michelle L. Davis-Hayes. Merlin had a jovial spirit and affectionally called “Lil Merl” by his family. Merl Jr., was a genuine loving man who would embraceContinue Reading
Merlin L. Hayes, Jr., 27, was born on July 13, 1993 in Cleveland, Ohio and was the only son to the union of Merlin L. Hayes, Sr., (deceased) and Michelle L. Davis-Hayes. Merlin had a jovial spirit and affectionally called “Lil Merl” by his family. Merl Jr., was a genuine loving man who would embrace his family members with a “hug” and his smile would light up the room. He brought love, laughter and happiness to our family with his charismatic, and optimistic attitude about life. He always had a kind word to say to anyone he would meet because he never met a stranger. He made a big impact in our family lives, his friends, Baldwin Wallace Scholars, Tau Kappa Epsilon, (TKE) fraternity, co-workers and anyone who interacted with him. “My beloved son, Merlin L. Hayes, Jr., was our “Angel” and a “Blessing and Gift from God” who walked along beside us, protecting us from any danger or harm. He loved his mother, sisters’, brothers’, fiancée and family with all of his heart.” He had a “Heart of Gold” filled with love, sincerity and positivity which radiated off of him. Merlin, Jr., loved the Lord and was a humble servant who received and accepted Christ at an early age at Allen Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. He rested safe in the arms of God on Sunday, May 30, 2021.
Christopher Howell
left a message on February 14, 2023:
Happy valentines from big cousin chris rest today my friend and cousin
CHRISTOPHER
left a message on June 1, 2022:
Well my little cousin you know i have been keeping track of you week by week and has come that you have been not with me for an entire year .and I am
always thinking of you so here is to another year starting today love you and rest in heaven my freind and cousin from your cousin christopher tabari howell
christopher howell
left a message on May 16, 2022:
ALMOST A YEAR MY COUSIN LOVE CHRIS
christopher howell
left a message on April 21, 2022:
almost here cousin may 30 2022 love chris
christopher howell
left a message on April 1, 2022:
just letting youim therelast candel unti may 30th 2022
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
christopher howell
left a message on March 28, 2022:
again this is your cousin Christopher Tabari Howell SR. wanted too let your spirit know im always thinking about you and its so wierd that it has ben a almost a year since you ben gone but i wil always be here long as im living to leave a comment to let you not alone up there in heaven god bless you love your cousin chris.
christopher howell
left a message on March 28, 2022:
HEY MY BEST FREIND AND COUSIN I LOVE YOU REST IN PEACE
christopher howell
left a message on March 28, 2022:
HEY MY BEST FREIND AND COUSIN I LOVE YOU REST IN PEACE
christopher howell
left a message on March 28, 2022:
HEY MY BEST FREIND AND COUSIN I LOVE YOU REST IN PEACE
Brecia Heard
left a message on November 24, 2021:
I miss you my baby brother and I love you always and forever
Penny
left a message on September 9, 2021:
Merlin was just my banker...but he called every month, sometimes twice a month for the past 2.5 years, just to check on me, my fledgling business, and just to say hello. I went to the bank looking for him, and found out the news. I am so sorry to his family- I was only blessed with Merlin's presence briefly in this life, however- he impacted me in some small way. I have a feeling Merlin did that to everyone he interacted with, impacted them in some way, large or small. I am just finding out the news, and I hope someone gets to read this. I want anyone who reads this to know that even a near stranger that Merlin was literally paid to talk to- he even went above and beyond not only with his job, but as a human being. I only wish I had the chance to have known him better. Bless you all and God rest his soul. I am so deeply sorry for the loss of Merlin. ?
Michelle and Tim Gibbons
left a message on June 20, 2021:
So very sorry
Ebony Robinson
left a message on June 11, 2021:
In memory of Merlin L. Hayes, Jr., Ebony Robinson lit a candle
Jackie Hayes
left a message on June 11, 2021:
Peace and Blessings
Jackie Hayes
left a message on June 11, 2021:
Peace and Blessings to the entire family , I know this is hard may god send you a comforting angel...
Valencia Sumpter
left a message on June 11, 2021:
I love you so much Merl. We will miss you. Rest In Paradise Cousin
Destiny Farmer
left a message on June 11, 2021:
I love you so much cousin. Rest in peace
Calvin Conner
left a message on June 11, 2021:
In memory of Merlin L. Hayes, Jr., Calvin Conner lit a candle
Vaniece Sumpter
left a message on June 11, 2021:
In memory of Merlin L. Hayes, Jr., Vaniece Sumpter lit a candle
Atlas Gill
left a message on June 11, 2021:
Merlin was a good man and a true friend even on my worst days he still managed to bring my to smile. He was loyal, loving and compassionate the type of person I feel everyone needs. He will be missed.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Atlas Gill
left a message on June 11, 2021:
Merlin was a good man and a true friend even on my worst days he still managed to bring my to smile. He was loyal, loving and compassionate the type of person I feel everyone needs. He will be missed.
Atlas Gill
left a message on June 11, 2021:
Merlin was a good man and a true friend even on my worst days he still managed to bring my to smile. He was loyal, loving and compassionate the type of person I feel everyone needs. He will be missed.
Sara Hart
left a message on June 11, 2021:
We love you Merlin. We know you’ll be watching over all of us. #merlforever
Lindsey Higgins
left a message on June 11, 2021:
In memory of Merlin L. Hayes, Jr., Lindsey Higgins lit a candle
Sahee Belle
left a message on June 11, 2021:
Love you brother!
Gary Bell
left a message on June 11, 2021:
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time .. Know that we Love you and we’re asking God to keep you as we all mourn the loss of this great young man.
Cheryl//Courtney Terrentine
left a message on June 11, 2021:
In memory of Merlin L. Hayes, Jr., Cheryl//Courtney Terrentine lit a candle
Caroline D. Penningnton
left a message on June 11, 2021:
My deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved son. I pray GOD will
give you strength to endure, during this entire process. I will never forget
your son Merlin Jr., for he was the example of a gracious and loving young man, with the most kind and loving spirit. GOD bless the Hayes family. Humbly submitted with love.
Temperance Mcelrath
left a message on June 10, 2021:
Merlin has been a POSITIVE impact on not just my boys (Dejuan, Deshawn, Donnie and Scooter) but myself as well. He was the true definition of LOVE! We have came in contact with a true ANGEL! We Love you Merl ALWAYS!!!! Always in our hearts❤️❤️❤️❤️ Never forgotten?
Uncle Mike in St Pete fl
left a message on June 10, 2021:
One the toughest determined individuals I've had the honor of knowing. I will always remember how you went your hardest to catch a pass I threw to you when playing catch with such determination it made me smile with such pride.
Carolyn Whitsett
left a message on June 10, 2021:
Praying for the Hayes family for God's strength during this time of sorrow.
Seander Garner
left a message on June 10, 2021:
You will be truly missed. Hugs ~
Seander Garner
left a message on June 10, 2021:
You will be truly missed. Hugs ~
Seander Garner
left a message on June 10, 2021:
You will be truly missed. Hugs ~
Seander Garner
left a message on June 10, 2021:
Merlin has always greeted me with a big Hug and a Smile and I imagine that is what he is still doing ~ delivering heavenly hugs and a smiles .
Cheryl /Courtney Terrentine
left a message on June 10, 2021:
Be in peace and comfort condolences to Merlin”s friends and family with much sympathy at this moment
Valerie Mackey
left a message on June 10, 2021:
My deepest condolences thoughts and prayers for your loss. I met Merlin at CSU his smile and hugs lit up a room, he was the kindest person and will be missed by many. Rest in Heaven God needed a Angel until we meet again.
Cheryl Lewis
left a message on June 10, 2021:
In memory of Merlin L. Hayes, Jr., Cheryl Lewis lit a candle
Cheryl Lewis
left a message on June 10, 2021:
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family in your hour of bereavement. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. Praying for your strength and healing in the sudden loss of your loved one. We know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord and we await that great day when you will see your loved one again. Sending prayers and blessings of comfort to the family. Ms. Cheryl Lewis
Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Christopher Howell
left a message on February 14, 2023:
Happy valentines from big cousin chris rest today my friend and cousin
CHRISTOPHER
left a message on June 1, 2022:
Well my little cousin you know i have been keeping track of you week by week and has come that you have been not with me for an entire year .and I am
always thinking of you so here is to another year starting today love you and rest in heaven my freind and cousin from your cousin christopher tabari howell
christopher howell
left a message on May 16, 2022:
ALMOST A YEAR MY COUSIN LOVE CHRIS
christopher howell
left a message on April 21, 2022:
almost here cousin may 30 2022 love chris
christopher howell
left a message on April 1, 2022:
just letting youim therelast candel unti may 30th 2022
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
christopher howell
left a message on March 28, 2022:
again this is your cousin Christopher Tabari Howell SR. wanted too let your spirit know im always thinking about you and its so wierd that it has ben a almost a year since you ben gone but i wil always be here long as im living to leave a comment to let you not alone up there in heaven god bless you love your cousin chris.
christopher howell
left a message on March 28, 2022:
HEY MY BEST FREIND AND COUSIN I LOVE YOU REST IN PEACE
christopher howell
left a message on March 28, 2022:
HEY MY BEST FREIND AND COUSIN I LOVE YOU REST IN PEACE
christopher howell
left a message on March 28, 2022:
HEY MY BEST FREIND AND COUSIN I LOVE YOU REST IN PEACE
Brecia Heard
left a message on November 24, 2021:
I miss you my baby brother and I love you always and forever
Penny
left a message on September 9, 2021:
Merlin was just my banker...but he called every month, sometimes twice a month for the past 2.5 years, just to check on me, my fledgling business, and just to say hello. I went to the bank looking for him, and found out the news. I am so sorry to his family- I was only blessed with Merlin's presence briefly in this life, however- he impacted me in some small way. I have a feeling Merlin did that to everyone he interacted with, impacted them in some way, large or small. I am just finding out the news, and I hope someone gets to read this. I want anyone who reads this to know that even a near stranger that Merlin was literally paid to talk to- he even went above and beyond not only with his job, but as a human being. I only wish I had the chance to have known him better. Bless you all and God rest his soul. I am so deeply sorry for the loss of Merlin. ?
Michelle and Tim Gibbons
left a message on June 20, 2021:
So very sorry
Ebony Robinson
left a message on June 11, 2021:
In memory of Merlin L. Hayes, Jr., Ebony Robinson lit a candle
Jackie Hayes
left a message on June 11, 2021:
Peace and Blessings
Jackie Hayes
left a message on June 11, 2021:
Peace and Blessings to the entire family , I know this is hard may god send you a comforting angel...
Valencia Sumpter
left a message on June 11, 2021:
I love you so much Merl. We will miss you. Rest In Paradise Cousin
Destiny Farmer
left a message on June 11, 2021:
I love you so much cousin. Rest in peace
Calvin Conner
left a message on June 11, 2021:
In memory of Merlin L. Hayes, Jr., Calvin Conner lit a candle
Vaniece Sumpter
left a message on June 11, 2021:
In memory of Merlin L. Hayes, Jr., Vaniece Sumpter lit a candle
Atlas Gill
left a message on June 11, 2021:
Merlin was a good man and a true friend even on my worst days he still managed to bring my to smile. He was loyal, loving and compassionate the type of person I feel everyone needs. He will be missed.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Atlas Gill
left a message on June 11, 2021:
Merlin was a good man and a true friend even on my worst days he still managed to bring my to smile. He was loyal, loving and compassionate the type of person I feel everyone needs. He will be missed.
Atlas Gill
left a message on June 11, 2021:
Merlin was a good man and a true friend even on my worst days he still managed to bring my to smile. He was loyal, loving and compassionate the type of person I feel everyone needs. He will be missed.
Sara Hart
left a message on June 11, 2021:
We love you Merlin. We know you’ll be watching over all of us. #merlforever
Lindsey Higgins
left a message on June 11, 2021:
In memory of Merlin L. Hayes, Jr., Lindsey Higgins lit a candle
Sahee Belle
left a message on June 11, 2021:
Love you brother!
Gary Bell
left a message on June 11, 2021:
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time .. Know that we Love you and we’re asking God to keep you as we all mourn the loss of this great young man.
Cheryl//Courtney Terrentine
left a message on June 11, 2021:
In memory of Merlin L. Hayes, Jr., Cheryl//Courtney Terrentine lit a candle
Caroline D. Penningnton
left a message on June 11, 2021:
My deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved son. I pray GOD will
give you strength to endure, during this entire process. I will never forget
your son Merlin Jr., for he was the example of a gracious and loving young man, with the most kind and loving spirit. GOD bless the Hayes family. Humbly submitted with love.
Temperance Mcelrath
left a message on June 10, 2021:
Merlin has been a POSITIVE impact on not just my boys (Dejuan, Deshawn, Donnie and Scooter) but myself as well. He was the true definition of LOVE! We have came in contact with a true ANGEL! We Love you Merl ALWAYS!!!! Always in our hearts❤️❤️❤️❤️ Never forgotten?
Uncle Mike in St Pete fl
left a message on June 10, 2021:
One the toughest determined individuals I've had the honor of knowing. I will always remember how you went your hardest to catch a pass I threw to you when playing catch with such determination it made me smile with such pride.
Carolyn Whitsett
left a message on June 10, 2021:
Praying for the Hayes family for God's strength during this time of sorrow.
Seander Garner
left a message on June 10, 2021:
You will be truly missed. Hugs ~
Seander Garner
left a message on June 10, 2021:
You will be truly missed. Hugs ~
Seander Garner
left a message on June 10, 2021:
You will be truly missed. Hugs ~
Seander Garner
left a message on June 10, 2021:
Merlin has always greeted me with a big Hug and a Smile and I imagine that is what he is still doing ~ delivering heavenly hugs and a smiles .
Cheryl /Courtney Terrentine
left a message on June 10, 2021:
Be in peace and comfort condolences to Merlin”s friends and family with much sympathy at this moment
Valerie Mackey
left a message on June 10, 2021:
My deepest condolences thoughts and prayers for your loss. I met Merlin at CSU his smile and hugs lit up a room, he was the kindest person and will be missed by many. Rest in Heaven God needed a Angel until we meet again.
Cheryl Lewis
left a message on June 10, 2021:
In memory of Merlin L. Hayes, Jr., Cheryl Lewis lit a candle
Cheryl Lewis
left a message on June 10, 2021:
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family in your hour of bereavement. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. Praying for your strength and healing in the sudden loss of your loved one. We know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord and we await that great day when you will see your loved one again. Sending prayers and blessings of comfort to the family. Ms. Cheryl Lewis
Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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