Merle Lee Nay, IV

Merle Lee Nay IV, 27, of Newport, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020.

A memorial service will be announced after the COVID restrictions are lifted.

Lee was a very personable and loving man. He made family his priority. Lee graduated from West Carteret High School and served as a fireman since the age of 16. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

Lee is survived by his significant other, Bethany Patterson of Hubert; daughter, Addison Presley Nay; parents, Merle “Buddy” and Kelly Nay of Newport;  sister, Olivia Nay; brother, Samuel Nay; maternal grandmother, Phyllis Wright and husband Frank Toler of New Bern; maternal grandfather, Woody Wright and wife Ida of New Bern; and many loving  aunts, uncles and cousins.

Lee was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Merle L. Nay, Jr. and his paternal grandmother, Scarlott M. Nay.

Memorial donations can be made to the family to help ensure a successful future for his daughter, Addison c/o Munden Funeral Home, 2112 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC  28557.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Morehead City, NC.