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Lester Mercer Obituary
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MERCER, Lester E. 71, of Springfield, died Friday November 16, 2007 in his residence. He was born December 9, 1935 in Sugarcreek, Ohio, the son of Lloyd and Esther (Smotherman) Mercer. He was a lifetime member of Northside Church of God. He retired from Morris Bean in Yellow Springs. Survivors include his loving wife of forty-eight years, Patricia (Kelly) Mercer; daughter, Laura; granddaughter, Ashley Linger of Dayton; sister, Lois Thoms of Palm Bay, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday November 21, 2007, with Pastor Gary Swogger, officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com
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Sandy & Don Bedingfield
November 30, 2007
Patty, We were out of town and just heard about your husband. We are so sorry and will keep you in our prayers.
Shelly Geraci
November 20, 2007
I am sorry for your loss. you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Shelly Geraci
larry mcdonald
November 20, 2007
sorry to here about lester patty. hes in a better place now. i lost my younger son brian on june 24th of this year. i cannot be there you and laura are in my prayers. larry mcdonald.
Vicki Woehle
November 19, 2007
What a wonderful Uncle! He was always there for me, my brothers, and sisters. I know that he is in a better place. I'll always cherish the memories.
Love,
Vicki (Kelly) Woehle
Ray & Mayme Bruner
November 18, 2007
We are sorry for your loss,but we know that Lester is in a far far better place now
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