LINCOLN - Lewis D. Merchant, 61, of Lincoln died at home, on Friday September 20, 2013. He was born in Milford, Delaware the son of the late Samuel and Gertrude Merchant. He worked for Hickman Overhead for 14 years and served in the National Guard Reserves. He was a horse shoe champion, loved to hunt and fish and NASCAR. His favorite football team was the Minnesota Vikings. He is survived by two daughters, Lauren and Alicia Merchant; one son, Dale Sanford; and two grandchildren Damon and Alexis Manley. The family request donations to defray funeral cost or contributions to Bay Health Milford Cancer Center. Burial and servvices will be private Arrangements handled by Berry Short Funeral Home.