Timothy Allan Merchant, 35, of Wauchula, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Tampa General Hospital. He was born in Avon Park, Florida on November 17, 1983 and had been a lifelong resident of Hardee County. Timothy attended Bayside Community Church and was self-employed in construction.

Survivors include his father and step-mother, Elwood and Pam Merchant of Wauchula; mother and step-father, Judy Merchant and John Short of Wauchula; three brothers, James Richardson of Wauchula, Anthony Merchant (Sarah) of North Port, FL, Jonathon Merchant (Cassandra) Sarasota, FL; three step-brothers, Mitchell Jackson (Haley) of Wauchula, Dayton Merchant of Wauchula, Travis Short of Wauchula; one sister, Shyanna Merchant of Wauchula; one step-sister, Kelli Morey (Todd) of Wauchula.

Visitation and Funeral services will be held at New Vision Worship Center in Zolfo Springs on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Visitation is from 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM, with Funeral at 4:00 PM. Mr. Dwayne Porter is officiating. Interment is at Wauchula Cemetery.