JACKSONVILLE  -  Angel Manuel Merced, 46, of Jacksonville, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at his home. Services will be private.

Angel was born on August 4, 1978 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Angel Manuel Merced and Martina Hernandez. He is preceded in death by his father, Angel Merced.

Angel was a devout Marine, and he honorably and proudly served for the United States Marine Corps.

He is survived by his mother, Martina Hernandez of Jacksonville, NC; children, Marcus Merced and Andrew Castillo, both of Charlotte, NC and brother, Alejandro "Alex" Trigo of Puerto Rico.

Semper Fidelis