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Forrest Alvah Mercer

Richmond, Virginia

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A beloved husband, father and friend, Forrest Alvah Mercer, 61, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at his residence after a long illness. He worked in local and state government for over 31 years in the area of family preservation and stabilization and prevention of foster care....

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I knew Forrest from River Road Church, Baptist. I served as Usher with Forrest for many weeks and played on the Church softball team with him where we shared many good times. Sympathy goes out to all family and friends who will miss him.

My sincere sympathies to Forrest's family in their loss. May our God give your peace and rest during this time. You will see each other again.

Uncle Forrest was the light of my life. He treated me more like a daughter than a neice. I will always picture him as he was in health, laughing and smiling at all of the family goings-on and seeing the humor in just about every situation. With Forrest, the glass was always half full, never half empty.

Love forever,
Laura

To Paula and family: My thoughts and prayers are with with you. Forrest was so very special to me, and I'm so thankful I was able to work with him as long as I did. He was so bright and easygoing and always made me laugh! I especially remember his jokes after hours during General Assembly. The love you shared has always been so evident. We are all blessed to have known Forrest. I hope all the happy memories will sustain you. Hugs to each of you.

Dear Paula and Family:
Forrest was a great friend and co-worker. His obt. in the paper today said it all. He is an example of a child and community advocate for all of us to follow.
Words cannot express my thoughts about Forrest, his friendship and fun we had working at DSS. I always enjoyed his presence at ROCO meetings. Forrest, Gary Cullen and I had a great time in Virginia Beach at ROCO years ago before he got sick and I will always think of him at that time.
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I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Mercer family for their loss. May God be with you and help you through this trying time. I worked with Forrest for several years and he will be sorely missed. May your memories help sustain you. In sympathy,