Vance Braxton "Brac" Merritt, age 54, resident of Mobile, Alabama, was born on February 8th, 1972, in Mobile, Alabama. Passed on October 22nd, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama, due to AML or Acute Myloid Leukemia. Brac has been employed with Jones Welding and Fabrication for 34 years as a fabricator and fabricator foreman. He loved to hunt, fish, gather with family and friends, and fast car and truck rides. Brac listened to country, rock and roll, and classical music. He was also considered a grill master. He was popa, brother to many, and a loving husband.

Brac is preceded in death by; his father, Van Dee Merritt; and his mother, Lois Ann Merritt.

He is survived by; his loving wife, Karen Merritt of Mobile, Alabama; his sister, Linda (Chris) Pose; his stepdaughter, Tory Guillotte; his grandson, Bradley (Faith) Guillotte; his granddaughter, Kaitlyn (KK) Smith; his 3 great-grandsons, Teagan, Asher, and Archer; his 1 great-granddaughter, Paisley; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Brac's celebration of life service will be held at 4 P.M., on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026, at Jones Welding.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Red Mountain Grace in memory of Vance Merritt. Red Mountain Grace is a non-profit organization that finds discounted housing for patients and families who are being treated. Mailing address: 2120 16th Ave. S, Suite 201, Birmingham, AL 35205. Website link: https://www.redmountaingrace.org/