William Charles Merz

William Charles Merz of Columbus, born November 17, 1957, passed peacefully February 23, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

William was a loving Son, Brother, Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, and Friend. He was a loyal Ohio State and Dallas Cowboy Fan. A longtime and retired employee of Bodycote of Cols. He brought laughter to all with his charismatic and comical personality. 

Billy, a devoted and dedicated man, faced life's battles while he fought with courage and determination. To know him was to love him.

Proceeded in death by Parents John "Jack" and Loretta Merz; Brothers: John Jr. and Michael, and Grandson: Robert "Bub" Merz. 

Left to cherish his memory: Sons: William (Rebecca), Robert (Mary), Daughter: Brandy (Alan) Merz, Grandchildren: William, Mark, Jasmine, David, Jayda, and Camden. Great Grandson: Kyson, Sister: Melody Speakman, and the love of his life: Debra.

The family invites you for a Celebration of Life Service by Jeff Leslie at Judah Tabernacle, 3176 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207, March 8th, 2025 at 1pm. Fellowship Dinner to follow.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to throw away; a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace.