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for Dante' Mercer
Katrina Welch
November 9, 2024
Year number 15 my brother and I still miss you every single day I am going to always remember you and talk about you because you were not only my brother but you were my best friend So, much has happened since you been gone but you already know so keep being our guardian angel and until we meet up again, continue to rest in peace and in heaven.
Allison Leahey
February 14, 2021
12 years now and I never stop thinking about how you were the realest and best friend I have ever had in my life. Your sister is 100% accurate when she says you have a nickname for everyone. My name was holi o. It sounds strange but I will am and was such a white girl surfer geek you said I reminded you of be avid and butthead. Honestly you were more than just a best friend you were my family. I love you so much and I miss you everyday. The fact that I can’t call you for advice, to help keep my sanity, to just laugh or cry literally tears me apart everyday. I wanted to speak at you funeral, but didn’t want to over step. You were the most amazing person I have ever met in my life. I would give anything to you back in this world. Why this had to happen to the most genuine person I have ever met, I will never understand. I can’t wait to laugh and sing with you in heaven. You were a blessing in my life and I will never forget you.
Allison Leahey; Holio.
Allison Wood
February 14, 2021
12 years now and I never stop thinking about how you were the realest and best friend I have ever had in my life. Your sister is 100% accurate when she says you have a nickname for everyone. My name was holi o. It sounds strange but I will am and was such a white girl surfer geek you said I reminded you of be avid and butthead. Honestly you were more than just a best friend you were my family. I love you so much and I miss you everyday. The fact that I can’t call you for advice, to help keep my sanity, to just laugh or cry literally tears me apart everyday. I wanted to speak at you funeral, but didn’t want to over step. You were the most amazing person I have ever met in my life. I would give anything to you back in this world. Why this had to happen to the most genuine person I have ever met, I will never understand. I can’t wait to laugh and sing with you in heaven. You were a blessing in my life and I will never forget you.
Allison Leahey; Holio.
Katrina Welch-Harper
November 9, 2019
Tuesday 11-12-19 will make 10 years my best friend has been gone. You were my better half. If I needed advice or someone to vent my problems to you were always there. I still think about you every single day. I miss you so much. The world just don't seem the same with you not here. It's hard when your only sibling is gone and you find yourself feeling lonely all the time. I will always remember the talks and the way you always found a way to brighten up the day. Your jokes and rhymes I will cherish forever. The way everyone you knew had a nickname. Tears still flow at any time just thinking about you. Continue to rest in peace and until we see each other again...
I love you always and forever.
Lynn Davis
December 4, 2009
To the Mercer Family I am sorry for the lost of such a nice man. To DJ just know your dad will be looking down with lots of love. Be Strong I know your mom will be there for you
REMONA "COOKIE" STOKLEY
November 23, 2009
GAYLE,TRINA, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YALL I KNOW IT IS HARD BUT GOD WILL SEE U THROUGH I LUV YALL AND GOT YOUR BACK CALL ME
November 20, 2009
To all of Dante's friends and people who loved him just as much as we did, I want to say Thank-you so very much for the love and support you have shown my family.Dante and I were so close.He was not only my brother but he was my true best friend.Please continue to pray for us because we have lost the head of our family and now I will be the one to take care of mom and all the children.My heart is hurting so bad that I feel like I cant breathe, but then I realize Dante' is in a better place where he dont have to suffer anything anymore.We were blessed to have Dante in our lives.Again, I say Thank You!
Katrina Welch
Sally Fisher
November 19, 2009
Along with my sons Jed & Justin we extend our condolances on hearing the news of Dante's passing. --we can relate to the shock of losing one so young. I always remember Dante from Currituck Football and his presence on the field.
May God Bless you with His peace & comfort.
Beverly white
November 19, 2009
Gayle''Molly'' and Trina look to the hills which cometh our help our help comes from the lord...he won't put no more on us than we can bear....I'm prayn for yall and I still love you..Beverly White
November 18, 2009
DANTE, ALTHOUGH WE WERE ONLY ABLE TO KNOW YOU THROUGH BAM AND OUR DAUGHTERS JENNIFER AND VICTORIA WE LOVED HEARING THE STORIES OF YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR AND YOUR JOY IN LIVING.ESPECIALLY LOVED THE NICKNAMES YOU HAD FOR JOE AND ME( ROCKY AND ADRIAN). RIP DANTE AND SAY HELLO TO BILLY FOR ME. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY JOE ,BARBARA AND DOMINIC BRUNO(COOL BREEZE)
Kristy Williamson
November 18, 2009
Dante,
oh baby...you will be missed by so many. i do understand that HE called you home because HE has a new purpose for you. it is so selfish for us to hurt for you so badly...but you touched so many of our hearts in ways nobody else could. although we would go years apart, everytime we got back together, it was like we were NEVER apart!!!!! i miss your smile, your giggle, your ability to play "drums" on anything available, everything about you. its just so hard to accept that your job here is already finished. i know ill see you again, when my work on this earth is finished. until then, i will continue to pray for your family, children & friends, just as you would if you were still here. RIP MIKEY & ILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU!!!
Timeeka Suggs
November 17, 2009
I am thankful for the opportunity to know Donnie. We shared many laughes he was my shoulder to lean on. I loved this man. I will miss him. I thank him for showing me the meaning of love.I know that God has a greater plan for this Angel.
Jennifer Bruno
November 17, 2009
I will miss you greatly Dante you are a great friend you always knew how to make people laugh no matter what. We have great memories as friends and they will never be forgotten. I LOVE YOU DANTE. To the family you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Renee Swain
November 17, 2009
He will be greatly missed as you all already know! To the family, god bless and you are all in in our prayers through these tough times....We send our love to you.....R.I.P Donnie!!!!from our home to yours;)
November 17, 2009
Gayle you're in our prayers at this difficult time. May God continue to renew your strength daily. We love you, George and Martha Powell, Camden, North Carolina
janet chenman
November 17, 2009
To all the family and great friends of Dante', I share your sorrow. Dante' was a pleasure for me to talk to and give big hugs. As an employee of my husband's, I would see him on a regular basis, always smiling and grateful for his life and health. He was precious to me and this is a tremendous loss on so many levels. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Dante', I love you. Janet A. Chenman
Chevella (Kelly) White
November 17, 2009
Dante was a great person, as I can remember, he was a blessing to so many people, including my family. I am saddened to have my last memory of him this way, but I know that GOD is powerful beyond measure and knows whats best in all situations.
I ask that we all LOVE and LIVE like today is our last, for you never know when your time is up. My prayers are with you Gail and Katrina, I love yall dearly.
November 16, 2009
We were so shocked to hear about Dante'. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elijah and Betty Jean Griffin
Kevin (cuz) Hyde
November 16, 2009
Donnie,you are my best friend and my brother. We have been side by side for so many years, It was always me and you no matter what my brother. I would walk 1,000 miles to to hear your voice, more than a 1,000,000 miles to hug you and to you let you know how much i loved you and how much you meant to me and my life. From school,to our 1st apartment,to our 2nd,3rd,4th,5th apartment,or 15 years working at the same job. My brother, you meant the world to me. Life as i know it, will never be the same. I will never forget you My brother. I love you and miss you Donnie. Words can't describe my pain. Save me a room in your new home my brother. Till then i miss you and love you.
Ruby Mercer
November 16, 2009
Gail, We are very sorry to hear that your son passed. Our prayers are with you and your family. I'm sure you remember I have a son with the same name, so we recieved several calls. It's been a very long time since the Currituck days but I stilll remember you well. Just know that God is and will always be with you. He never makes a mistake. Ruby Mercer, Frank and Vivian Simpson
Dana Painter
November 16, 2009
My heart goes out the the Mercer family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayer.
Josephina Spruill
November 16, 2009
I am still in shock about the passing of my cousin Dante! Dante wasnt only my cousin, but he was a great friend and just so much fun to be around. I remember the days we rode the bus to school and Dante would make up a song off the top of his head and we would sing it all the way. The ones I remember most are "People Breath Stink" & "Always & Forever (the line....go and eat at Hardess with Bam & Champ)....Those are things that I will truly miss! Dante could always brighten your day with his humor. Cousin I love you and I will miss you. Gone but Never Forgotten. My heart and prayers go out to your mom, sister, children and all that loved him! Josephina & Mia......
Tammy (Harrell) Bowdish
November 16, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of this news. He was a great person when we were in school together.. He will truly be missed..
JALESA STATON
November 15, 2009
Well its been a long time but its hit home that he is gone. I know it will be hard for my sister and her son. but i know that he is in a better place. all my prayers to the family. you will forever missed and always loved. Jalesa and Tracie Staton
Erin Timon
November 15, 2009
Dante' I will never forget you. You were my first love and one of the funniest people that I know. I will never forget how you always performed Purple Rain for me and my friends. I will always remember the "hucklebuck". I will love you always!!!!
Deanna Smith Bennett
November 15, 2009
I was shocked to hear the news of Dante's passing. I know that he is now in a better place and is looking down on us from above. We will always hear his laughter as well as remember the times he made us laugh when we were down. I know I have an angel looking over me, just as he did when we were in school.
My prayers go out to his family and friends.
RONNIE JONES
November 15, 2009
I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE THIS DAY HAS COME. ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS SINCE CHILDHOOD HAS PASSED AWAY INTO THE AFTERLIFE. I WANT TO SAY I LOVE YA BOY AND I KNOW YOU'RE IN A BETTER PLACE. SO UNTIL WE MEET AGIAN MY FAMILY AND I WILL ALWAYS HAVE YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. LOVE RONNIE "MEAN-GENE" JONES, APRIL STARBOARD, SYLAS JONES, AND RYLAN JONES.
Cassandra Waterfield
November 15, 2009
My heart and prayers go out to your family Dante.... What a great soul that touched so many.... High School and your smile I will never forget....Til we meet again....RIP..... Cassandra Waterfield
November 15, 2009
Donte,
I think God that my family and I were blessed to have known you. I have so many fond memories of you. My heart is broken with your passing, my heart aches because I know Kevin (cuz) will not have his best friend, his brother, by his side everyday. My sincere condolences to the Welch/Mercer family. Forever in thought...Angie Yost
Martine Dunton Shields
November 15, 2009
Donte I love you and will truly miss you. I will also miss you coming to sawyertown road hanging with boonk saying hey teen!!!! wheres my women and I would say who you talking about he would laugh and say miss conneticut!!! and we would laugh oh he also would ask about my mom and then I was like oh you lucky we would laugh and laugh!!!
Ms Gayle I am so sorry for your lost and I know god will ease your heart and Trina hold on to gods unchanging hand I love you both take care
Ieysha Welch
November 15, 2009
Uncle, its seems like just yesterday I would yell your name and run into your arms. I would try to give you a kiss but you said "E...quit it" or when i was little I would always be in the room with you and "The Boys" getting all the latest wrestling moves tested out on me...lol..and me screaming "do it again Uncle". You and I would get around each other and laugh like nobody's business. Uncle, friend, and father was what you were to me and I thank GOD for the man you were...
Until the next time I can headbutt you again...always....Your "E"
November 15, 2009
RIP Dante. You will be missed.
November 15, 2009
My Dear Brother,
I am writing this like a little letter because its still so hard for me right now to believe you are gone.Don,it was always just you and I on Newtown Road with Grandma and Granddad,when we both suffered with asthma,when we went to stay at the trailer because Mom let us have fun and gave us the freedom to express ourselves, when I would always be the first to fight and take up for you eventhough you grew bigger and taller than me, and the way you always called me "Peter Mae" everyday-allday. My days and nights, since the night I realized you were tired and God needed you, have been so hard! I know God already had this planned and I dare not question Why? but it still hurts so bad. I will miss my best friend. Love,Katrina (Pete Mae)
Lynn Timon
November 15, 2009
We were very, very sorry to hear of Dante's passing. He was a good man that will be missed by many.
The Timon family
Landie Williams
November 15, 2009
Gayle,our hearts are full. We love you and you know we will always be there for you. Never hesitate to call on us anytime. Landie, Maggie, Tiger, Gwen and Caroline.
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