On June 26, 1997, a handsome baby boy entered the world to the loving parents of the late Paul Merchant and Johnnie “Red” Nealey Merchant.

Jerode graduated from Madisonville High, along with attending Blinn in Brenham, Texas. After attending college, he started his career in Landscaping.

Jerode was preceded in death by his father, Paul Merchant and grandparents, Leroy Gilbert and Robbie L. Merchant and Genord and Leola Nealey.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Johnnie “Red” Nealey Merchant; a son, Tobias Xander Merchant; two sisters, Cassandra (Chris) and Ruenette (Keifer); three brothers, Patrick (Shawnique), Jonathan (Kachsell) and Paul “Woody” and a host of aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Homegoing services for Jerode will be held 11 A.M., Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas. Minister Howard Watson will officiate the service. Jerode will be laid to rest in Southside Cemetery, Midway, Texas. A wake will be held Friday, April 30th from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the funeral home.

Arrangements are entrusted to Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas.