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Ernest Mercer, Sr.

1/31/2016

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Ernest Mercer, Sr., age 76, 302 Desoto Seed Farm Road, Desoto, Georgia passed Friday morning, January 29, 2016.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Saturday morning, February 6, 2016 at New Zion Baptist Church, Dixon Street, Cobb, Georgia. The Reverend Jesse Watts, pastor will officiate.  Interment will follow in the Church cemetery.

Mr. Mercer was born February 23, 1939 in Sumter County, Georgia to the late Lonnie Mercer, Sr. and Susie Mae Evans Mercer.  Four siblings preceded him in death, Oscar Lee Mercer, Winfred Mercer, Willie C. Mercer and Aggie Mae Holt.  He was educated in the historic Desoto Junior High Scholl of Desoto, Georgia.  He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church of Cobb, Georgia.

Mr. Mercer was a former member of the Free and Acceptant Mason Lodge of Americus, Georgia.  He was formerly employed with the following companies as a truck driver, South Georgia Technical College Sanitation Department, Reeves Construction Company and the City of Desoto Fire Department.  He was also employed with Leslie Peanut Gin and Nidrah Plantation.  After thirteen dedicated years of service, he retired from Cooper Lighting as a Line Technician.

He was united in Holy Matrimony to the former Annie Clara Walton.  To this union, six children were born. One son, Jeffery Lynn Wright preceded him in death.

Survivors are a beloved wife of 52 years, Mrs. Annie Clara Walton, Desoto, Georgia; five beloved children, Lorenzo Walton, Americus, Georgia, Deborah Walker, Desoto, Georgia, James Harper, Americus, Georgia, Marilyn Dowdell, Chicago, Illinois, and Ernest Mercer, Jr., Desoto, Georgia; 21 grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren; a host of great great grandchildren; six siblings, Jessie Mercer (Theatris), Desoto, Georgia, Nettie Ruth Dunning, Jonesboro, Georgia, Lonnie Mercer, Desoto, Georgia, Bobbie Jean Mercer, Hopkins, Minnesota, Richard Mercer, Plains, Georgia, and Pearlie Ruth Paul, Desoto, Georgia; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Geraldine Brown, Macon, Georgia, Robert Edwards, Jr. (Margie), Atlanta, Georgia, Mozelle Gore (William), Atlanta, Georgia, Nalene Edwards, Brooklyn, New York, Leila Bellmont, Chicago, Illinois, Clifford Walton (Helen), Americus, Georgia, David Walton, Chicago, Illinois, Barbara Walton, Chicago, Illinois, Benjamin Walton (Frenchie), Columbus, Georgia, Alice Marie Yearby (Nile), Albany, Georgia, Otis Franklyn (Gloria), Desoto, Georgia, Henrie Coleman (Harry), Albany, Georgia, Arthur Raines (Loretta), Desoto, Georgia, and Rena Hamilton, Brooklyn, New York; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

19 Comments
Frank Wilson
2/1/2016 02:35:08 am

To the family I am very sorry about your lost and I would like to say that Ernest will be miss but he will always be in our heart and looking down on us we love you Ernest

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Pagie & MaeBelle Thomas
2/1/2016 09:42:46 am

We send our deepest sympathies to the family of Ernest Mercer. Praying that God will cover you in His love and mercy and give you strength to endure as you mourn the passing and cherish the legacy of your loved one.

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Vonnie Walker
2/1/2016 01:33:45 pm

To the Mercer's Family, my prayers are with you'll, put your trust in The Lord who is your strength and help.

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Henry & Diana Roberts
2/1/2016 05:24:12 pm

May the Mercer family trust the hand of God, while knowing the heart of God, May God's abiding peace be with each of you during this season. He is a great God and well able to take you from mourning to morning. Remembering you in our prayers.

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Reginald & Angela Stevenson
2/1/2016 09:01:21 pm

To the Mercer Family, Remember you are not alone we're always here for you. May the peace of God be with you during this difficult time.

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R. Sweatman
2/2/2016 11:45:36 am

My condolences in the loss of your dear loved one. When our loved ones fall asleep in death, the pain of grief seems unbearable. Our loving God Jehovah understands how we feel and he comforts us by means of his word the Bible. Hosea 13:14 says: From the power of the grave I will redeem them. From death I will recover them. The scripture at Psalm 147:3 is also very comforting; He (God) heals the brokenhearted; He binds up their wounds. May these scriptures bring comfort and calmness of heart to you at this time of bereavement.

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Joe Clark
2/2/2016 03:38:11 pm

you are in our Prayers
Joe Clark Family

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Shirley Ivory
2/2/2016 05:44:24 pm

I am sorry for your loss, may God keep his arms around you and your family during this time and in the years ahead. Take it one day at a time and trust in the Lord.

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Sonya Walker
2/3/2016 12:37:36 pm

Sending my love and prayers to the family. May God continue to comfort you all.

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Marilyn Brown & family
2/3/2016 07:35:12 pm

Our deepest sympathy, you are in our prayers.

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Maleta Jackson & Family
2/4/2016 11:10:25 am

Sorry for you'll lost may God give the family comfort and strength during this difficult time!!!

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Charlene Anthony
2/6/2016 05:20:21 am

With deepest Sympathy , praying for the family

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The Brown Family (Erma and Frank)
2/6/2016 07:23:39 am

May GOD keep you and comfort you in this time of sorrow, TRUST IN WHAT HE SAID and hold on to HIS MANY PROMISES🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😘

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Octavia Wilson link
2/6/2016 07:30:18 am

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Marcus Walker
2/6/2016 08:21:35 am

Deepest sympathies for your family; and continued prayers

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Ray & Elizabeth Holloway
2/6/2016 01:50:37 pm

We are saddened for your loss. But find comfort in knowing that God says you are never alone, he is with you. Stay anchored in Jesus.Joy is coming in the morning.

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Aldridge & Johnson Family
2/6/2016 01:50:40 pm

My prayers are with you. May you have comfort and peace in Jesus name.

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James & Bernictine Tuckes
2/6/2016 11:51:35 pm

So sorry for your loss. We are praying for your comfort and strength during this difficult time.

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walter holcomb/bro battle/and alberta battle
2/10/2016 10:34:20 am

sorry about your lost..

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