JOSEPH EUGENE MERCIER JR.

JOSEPH EUGENE MERCIER JR. obituary

JOSEPH EUGENE MERCIER JR.

JOSEPH MERCIER Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cook & Son-Pallay Funeral Home - Columbus on Aug. 16, 2025.

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JOSEPH EUGENE MERCIER JR., age 67, was called home Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He loved antique cars and his animals.

Preceded in death by his mother Dolores Mercier, brothers Randy Sowers and Wayne Mercier, and sister Diane Staten.

Survived by life partner, Victoria "Vicky" Laney; daughters Shalimar (David) Cook, and LeAndra Mercier; grandchildren Kenzie Street, Lacey Straits, Dawson Cook, Carson Cook, and Madelyn Fox; great-grandson, Enzo Eugene Street; father, Joseph Eugene Mercier Sr.; brother, Terry (Connie) Sowers; many nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of dear friends. He was loved by all.

A celebration of life will be announced later. In the meantime, private arrangements for the family are being handled by COOK & SON - PALLAY FUNERAL HOME.

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