M. Thomas Merchant husband of the late Patricia A. Merchant (nee Hoff), beloved father of Michael T. (Barbara) Merchant, Melissa (Raymond Gross) Merchant, Thomas (Deana) Merchant, and the late Shelly Merchant, brother of the late Karen Elliott, dear grandfather of Matthew, Stephanie, Joseph, Andrew, and Madelyn, great-grandfather of Aaron. Died Jan. 6, 2022 at age 83. Residence Anderson Twp. Service at T P WHITE & SONS Funeral Home 2050 Beechmont Ave. Mt. Washington on Wed. Jan. 12, at 6:30 PM. Friends may visit on Wed. from 5-6:30 PM with the E. T. Carson Masonic Lodge F&AM #598 and Scottish Rite Ring services on Wed. at 6:30 PM at the funeral home.