Obituary for Floyd Dempsey Merchant
Floyd Dempsey Merchant, 67, of Leander, Louisiana, passed from this life on April 5, 2024, in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dempsey was born to Floyd and Ivor Mae Merchant on January 25, 1957, in Elizabeth, Louisiana. He was a 1976 graduate of Hicks High School. Immediately after graduation, he married the love of his life of 48 years Latricia Sigler Merchant. Together they ran the family dairy farm for many years and they went on to have their two beloved children. He was a mechanic not only by trade but his heart was dedicated to it and there was nothing he couldn't fix. He went on to travel the world as a Millwright for many years until he settled back home into a Civil Service position at Fort Polk until his retirement. He enjoyed cooking and made sure everyone that visited his home was fed. Gardening was not only an enjoyment of his, but it fed and blessed many. He could be found at almost any hour of the day or night working in his shop tinkering and working on something because there was nothing he couldn't fix. In his years after retirement "his" birds became his enjoyment. He could tell you stories of each and every bird that visited his bird sanctuary. If a bird was missing a feeding, he was definitely aware and believe you me he worried that a critter had gotten his bird. His family jokingly named him "The bird whisper". Oh and let's not forget his love of coffee time with everyone that walked through the front door. He always made sure there was a fresh pot brewing. His family was everything to him; he was blessed beyond measure to be able to experience 4 generations with Joseph carrying the Merchant legacy. Trista was not only a daddy’s girl, but she was her daddy's world. There were many children that came into his home that he raised as his own.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Ivor Mae Merchant, sisters, Evelyn Smith and Elaine Connel, Aunt Mary Merchant, and his beloved Yorkie-poo Cloey.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Latricia Sigler Merchant;
Children, Joseph Dempsey Merchant (Sara), Trista Michelle Farmer (Bryan), Angela Sigler (Rion Griffin), April Wellman (Michael), and his faithful loving Yorkie-poo Zoey;
Grandchildren, Joseph Dempsey Merchant II (Jewel), Austin Taylor Merchant (Cammy), Emma Grace Merchant, Thomas Garrett Farmer (Kylee), Kinsley Michelle Farmer (Kayleb), Brylin McKinsey Farmer, Brett Sigler, Rhett Carlton, Krista Sigler, Kayleigh Carlton, Kassidy Carlton,
DaShay Sigler, Jaceton Wellman, Jack Wellman, Jesse Wellman, Halo Wellman, and Sadie Wellman;
Great grandchildren, Baylor Merchant, Laney Merchant, Reid Farmer, Ryder Farmer, Hadlynn Shelton, Remington Carlton, Rustin Carlton, Rougen Carlton, Maylen Mae, Karsyn Beard, and Bellami Boutwell;
Sisters, Kala Gordy, and Betty Freeman (Bruce);
a host of nieces and nephews and an array of extended family and friends.
Pallbearers: Garrett Farmer, Austin Merchant, Joseph Merchant, Kayleb Shelton, Jaceston Wellman, Jack Wellman, Jessie Wellman, Halo Wellman, Waylon Gordy, and Bryan Farmer
Honorary Pallbearers: Reid Farmer, Ryder Farmer, Baylor Merchant, Jimmy Allbritton, Brett Sigler, Rhett Carlton, and Tommy Sigler
Funeral services honoring the life of Floyd Dempsey Merchant will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Laurel Hill Baptist Church at 2:00 PM with Reverends John Smith and Victor Connell officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Moriah Cemetery under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Laurel Hill Baptist Church from 4:00 PM until time of service on Tuesday.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Monday
8
Apr
4:00 PM
Laurel Hill Baptist Church
1796 Laurel Hill Road
Leesville, LA 71446
Service
Tuesday
9
Apr
2:00 PM
Laurel Hill Baptist Church
1796 Laurel Hill Road
Leesville, LA 71446
Cemetery Details
Location
Mt. Moriah Cemetery
444 Hwy. 463
Hineston, LA 71438
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