Arthur Mercer

Arthur Melvin Mercer CHARLOTTE - Mr. Mercer, 78, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on Friday, July 13, 2012, at Presbyterian Hospital. He was born April 8, 1934 in Turtle Creek, PA, the son of the late Arthur and Mildred Mercer. Arthur was a graduate of Townville, PA high school. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1961. He owned and operated Mercer Machine and Tool in Edinboro, PA prior to moving the family and business to Charlotte in 1971. Survivors include his wife Mary of 52 years, daughters Renee Mercer and Marta Thorup (and husband Terry), son Dana Mercer (and wife Aziza); grandchildren, Breanne, Emily, Tyson, Arthur, Tanner, Leila; and sister Patricia Smith (and husband Jim). Arthur was industrious with a gift for designing and building. He spent the last 12 years building a mountain cabin with meticulous detail. He was passionate about nature and possessed a great love and respect for animals. He was very proud of his family and loved the time he shared with them. A memorial service to celebrate Arthur's life will be held at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, a place that Arthur loved, on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 2pm.