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Merritt Eslick, age 73, of Cornelius, NC, passed away on July 15, 2025. Originally from Pulaski, Tennessee, Merritt was born on May 8, 1952, to Sadie Colbert Eslick and Edward Eugene Eslick, Sr. Merritt was born a salesman! He loved to talk and never met a stranger. He began his career as a newspaper carrier, delivering papers on his bike and won a Salesmanship ring in the "500 Club" for his subscription sales. From there Merritt worked while in school at A&P Grocery and later started his career with American Tobacco Company. He later moved on to United States Tobacco Company where he was employed and retired after 30 years, while moving through different positions and divisions of the company. This career was his joy, and he loved his work with key accounts and his many co-workers. In his retirement, Merritt enjoyed working for his son and others at the many Randy Marion dealerships and cheering on his favorite teams, the Atlanta Braves, the University of Tennessee, NASCAR and F1 Racing. Merritt studied at Martin Community College, now University of Tennessee, South and Northwestern University, earning his masters in Marketing. Merritt was preceded in death by his parents, along with his brothers, John Levi Eslick, Sr., Edward Eugene Eslick, Jr, James Ralph Eslick, Joe Thomas Eslick, and Robert Kenneth Eslick. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Moninda Biggers Eslick, of Cornelius, his much-loved children, son, Wesley Brandon Merritt Eslick and wife, Amanda, of Troutman, NC, Moninda Lindsay Eslick, of Cornelius, Meredith Brozda and husband, Rich, of Spring Hill, TN. In addition, he is survived by his beloved grandchildren, Anthony Eslick, Claire, Charlotte, and Collie Brozda, as well as his sisters-in law, Pearl Boatright Eslick, Margaret Wharton Eslick, and Cynthia Helen Biggers, and brother-in-law, Phil Grantland Biggers,Jr and wife, Mary, nieces, Pam Eslick Stafford and husband Greg, Donna Eslick Rathbun and husband, Will, Amy Eslick Sexton and husband, Dwight and nephews, John L Eslick, Jr., Bobby Eslick, and Kevin Biggers, as well as many, many friends. Also missed by many family pets, Merritt loved his dogs! Visitation with the family will be held at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home on Sunday, July 20, from 2:00-4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or any animal shelter of the donor's choice. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home and Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Eslick family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Merritt Eslick

May 8, 1952 - July 15, 2025