Milford - Nelson G. Merchant passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday May 26, 2015. Born in Felton, Del. to the late Samuel and Gertrude (Glanden) Merchant, Nelson retired from Kunkel Auto Parts, where he was a delivery driver. Mr. Merchant loved to garden and mow his grass, as well as watching old westerns, and spending time with his granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Merchant; son, Kevin Merchant; and his brother, Lewis D. Merchant. He is survived by his daughters, Debra Davis and her husband, Carl, Susan Conley, and son, Michael West; brother, Richard Merchant; sister, Anna Everett; his granddaughters, Amanda and Heather Davis; and his beloved cat, Nyla. A funeral service will be held Saturday May 30, 2015 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Berry-Short Funeral Home, 119 NW Front St., Milford, Del. 19963 where friends may call after 12 noon. Interment will be at Barratt's Chapel Cemetery, Frederica, Del.