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Paul Mercer Obituary
He was born Sept. 29, 1932, in Jackson Township, Vinton County. Paul was the son of the late Robert and Alma Claradean Tatman Mercer.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Mae Wolfe Mercer; brothers, Vernon Mercer and Gerald Mercer; one sister, Betty Lou Pinkerton; and one granddaughter, Misty Lynn Hart.
In addition to many special family friends, surviving are two daughters, Jaqueline (Vernon) Brown of Pickerington and Beverly Hart of McArthur; a son, Paul Elwood (Martisha) Mercer of McArthur; two brothers, Garry (Jean) Mercer of McArthur and Roger (Vonda) Mercer of McArthur; five grandchildren, Misty (Elvis) Walters, Jonathan Hart, Kevin (Carrie) Brown, Lisa Brown, and Dustin Mercer; and two great-granddaughters.
He was the owner and operator of Paul Mercer Sawmill and Trucking in McArthur for many years. Paul was passionate about his faith, family, friendships, community, and his businesses. He spent several years serving as Pastor in Vinton and Hocking Counties and was the former Pastor of the Mount Carmel Community Church. Paul was committed to promoting the word of God with his involvement in the Wellston Church Camp Association, serving as President for many years.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, May 23, 2019 in the Garrett-Cardaras Funeral Home, 201 W. High St., McArthur, with Pastor Brian Carpenter and Rev. Bud Allman officiating. Interment will be in the Elk Cemetery, McArthur, immediately following the service. Friends may call at the Garrett-Cardaras Funeral Home, on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 5-8 p.m. and on Thursday one hour prior to the funeral service.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Paul Mercer to Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice, 2201 25th St., Portsmouth, OH 45662.
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June 29, 2019
So sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and comfort from God."He will make you firm; He will make you strong; He will firmly ground you". 1Peter 5:10
AC GA
May 31, 2019
Reading God's word of hope for those who have passed on is faith building and encouraging. John 6:40. He has given us the wonderful hope of life without end at last. John 3:16.
May 23, 2019
Paul was like my dad he will be missed,p.pratt
Connie Hart
May 23, 2019
Condolences to The Mercer Family. Paul , a pillow of the community, helped people in need . No matter who they were. His life at one time or another has touched most people's families in the surrendering counties. I've heard people say. Paul would give you his last dollar. And that's how he was known. One of my motm and Dads best friends. Paul and Esther were what life's about.
Dorothy Nicholson
May 17, 2019
So sorry for your loss prayers sent .
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Garrett-Cardaras Funeral Home - McArthur201 West High Street P.O Box 302, McArthur, OH 45651
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Garrett-Cardaras Funeral Home - McArthur201 West High Street P.O Box 302, McArthur, OH 45651
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