Ralph Marion Mercado

Ralph Marion Mercado obituary

Ralph Marion Mercado

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10

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Beyers Funeral Home & Crematory - Purcell Chapel

114 W Noble Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513

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Ralph Mercado Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beyers Funeral Home & Crematory - Purcell Chapel on Dec. 3, 2025.
Ralph Marion Mercado, 78, Bushnell, Florida passed away on December 2, 2025. Ralph was born in Tampa, Florida on Oct. 5, 1947 to Ralph and Bernice Mercado. He enjoyed fishing, FSU football and family vacations. He is survived by three sons: Ralph Mercado II of Bushnell, Florida; Steven Mercado of Perry, Georgia; Shannon Mercado of Perry, Georgia; Daughter: Amanda Christensen of Bushnell, Florida. Eight grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren; Brother Franklin (Alicia) Mercado of Dade City, Florida; Sister: Grace Carol Sizemore of Bushnell, Florida. A visitation will be held on December 10, 2025 at Purcell Chapel from 10:00am-11:00am with a service to follow at 11:00am. Interment at Florida National Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.purcellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Purcell Chapel, Bushnell, Florida.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

10

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Beyers Funeral Home & Crematory - Purcell Chapel

114 W Noble Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513

Send Flowers

Dec

10

Service

11:00 a.m.

Beyers Funeral Home & Crematory - Purcell Chapel

114 W Noble Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513

Send Flowers

Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.