Merritt Marshall Narance, age 65, of Mansfield, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024.
Born May 9, 1959, in Marion, Ohio, he was the son of the late Kenneth E. and Nancy Jean (Minder) Narance. He was a 1978 graduate of Pleasant High School in Marion and 1981 graduate of The Ohio State University. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration and was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity.
Merritt began his working career at Lazarus in downtown Columbus, Ohio. He then moved to Texas where he worked for Warner Cable. Relocating again, he moved to New York and established a store for Warner Brothers Studios in the twin towers prior to 9/11. He changed careers one more time, working at a chocolate factory making chocolate confections before the factory closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. He then retired and moved back to Ohio.
Merritt is survived by a brother, David (Karen) Narance of Powell, OH; sister, Susan McClellan of NSW, Australia; a niece and nephew, Kylie and Aaron Narance, both of Shelby, OH; and bonus nieces, Chloe and Jordan Wooster of Powell.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Tim Narance.
There will be no service or visitation observed. Wappner Funeral Directors-Ontario is honored to serve the family.
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