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George Riley Mercer

Richmond, Virginia

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MERCER George Riley Mercer died at his home Thursday, February 8, 2007. He would have been 97 on February 17th. He was the son of the late Florine Parrish Mercer and Warren Hill Mercer. Mr. Mercer was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mary Rutherfoord Rose Mercer, in 1996. Survivors...

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I have memories of George andMary Mercer as two of the kindest and best friends of my husband
John Bruner when he brought me to Richmond in 1947. Deepest sympathy to the family.

My condolences to your family. It is a rare experience in life to encounter people like George Mercer. It was a great pleasure to have known him.

I have heard it said that the true measure of a man is the way he treats those who can do nothing for him in return.

I worked in the Mixed Grill at CCV for 7 years (1980-87) and had numerous opportunities to observe the Mercers and the Fergusons during their family dinners. My recollection is that of such a loving family, well behaved children and a kindness that radiated from each family member.

Mrs. Mercer, my prayers will especially be for you to have the peace that...

We will sorely miss George, he and Mary always made us feel special. Deepest sympathy to George, Jr. and Mary Rutherfoord.

The Tatums, Otine & Louis

I am sorry of hearing of Mr. Mercer's death. I extend to the family my sympathy. I have been very close to the family over the years and consider them friends. I am truly sorry.

I was saddend to learn of the passing of Uncle George. Sorry I can't be at the funeral, but my thoughts are with you.

Dear Mercer family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I know that George was a wonderful man and I have very fond memories of him and your mother when dad(Ralph Jones) would take us by to see them. One of the memories includes the madam eva's....
I have missed seeing them. Unfortunately, I can not make the funeral, but know that I will be thinking of you. Let me know if there is anything I can do.