Benjamin Franklin Merritt was found dead June 13 at his Raleigh home on Evers Drive. Merritt had several stab wounds.
Michael Nicholson, 55, was charged with murder in connection with Merritt's death.
Merritt was a Korean War veteran and mentored at-risk youth during his career, according to his obituary. He was 84 years old, according to Raleigh Police Department.