E. Wayne Mercer

E. Wayne Mercer, 76, a retired attorney, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, at his home. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, in Memory Park Cemetery, Longview. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Department of Neurology - Parkinson's Disease Research, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, Texas, 75390. Edwin Wayne Mercer was born in Kingsport, Tenn., to Geneva Frye and Ernest Lafayette Mercer. He graduated from Texas Tech University and South Texas College of Law. His professional career was spent primarily in domestic and international corporate law, including serving as general counsel for Alcon Laboratories, Inc. and Pengo Industries, Inc. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, First United Methodist Church in Fort Worth, The Fort Worth Club and several professional and civic organizations. Survivors: His sister, brother, three nieces and two nephews.