Bert Mercer Obituary
Bert Woodley Mercer of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023 following a brief illness. Mr. Mercer was born in Elysian Fields, Texas on June 9, 1926. Bert was a World War II veteran, who was also an employee of SWEPCO at the Arsenal Hall Power Plant for 41 years. He was an avid hunter and gardener and also a longtime LSU fan.
Bert was preceded in death by his first wife, Mae Solomon Mercer. Left to cherish his memory are his second wife, Mary Frances Mercer; three sons, Gary Mercer, Ronnie Mercer and Shea Mercer; two sisters, Betty Railey and Ella Mae Pearce; one brother-in-law, Harry Solomon three grandsons, Donnie Mercer, Kevin Mercer and Cade Mercer; one great-grandson, Dustin Mercer; one step-daughter, Ginger James and four step-sons, Jeff James, John James, Justin James and Jack James and numerous other family members.
Honoring Bert as pallbearers will be Cade Mercer, Dustin Mercer, Chris Glover, Jeff Kelly, Steve McDonald and Jon James.
The family suggests memorials may be made in Bert’s memory to Mt. Zion Cemetery Association, 1306 Holiday Place, Bossier City, Louisiana 71112.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall St., Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Burial will be held at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Mooringsport, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Reverend Kenny Joyner.
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Randy and Dawn
May 26, 2023
May our sweet Lord comfort your hearts as you mourn Mr. Bert's passing. We have nothing but sweet memories of him. We loved worshiping with him, listening to his stories, and eating his fresh vegetables that he was so kind to share.
He led a full and rich life. He ate well for sure, enjoying God's bounty. He loved people, especially family.
Know that we are praying for you all. Your family is precious to us, especially Mrs. Mary Frances. Give her a hug for me.
All our love,
Randy and Dawn McCollum and family
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Jenna
May 25, 2023
Mr. Bert was a very well-loved member of Willow Point Baptist Church! When I was children´s Minister, I asked for volunteers to help and he always was one of the first to say, "I´ll do it!" He also loved to be the students prayer partners. He certainly will be missed!
Freida Anderson Moore
May 23, 2023
BW Mercer was my Uncle B. He always had a good word to say to anyone. He was so full of energy, having a garden right up until the end. His goal was to be the first Mercer to live to 100 and I encouraged him to go for it. The last time I saw him. he was having trouble remembering names. I said do you know a beautiful little redheaded girl and he said I do remember a beautiful redheaded girl Freida. So many people loved him and so many are sad to see him go. RIP with God my precious uncle.
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