Samuel Mercer Obituary

Sam, my friend and birthday partner. Know that your witty personality and fun-loving ways will be missed. I thank God for your journey, and the realization of your destiny and purpose. May we all learn to appreciate this gift, called life. Thank you for restoring peace and joy into Bert's life, and for all the good times we shared. Rest in peace, my brother.

Sam I'm very blessed to have gotten a chance to get to know you. I will miss you very much. I know you loved Bert very much and if you had a choice you would have chose to stay here with her and the kids, but don't worry I'll look out for them. Just enjoy your new home.

Dear Lubertha,

I have known Sam for a number of years. I will miss seeing him

come to the job and suprising you

with flowers or just anything special.



In time everything heals. You

are a survivor, and everything will

be alright.



Love,



Iris M. Batchelor

Sam,

Now that you are with our Lord, we know you are in-charge of the angels that protect each and every one of us. Thanks for introducing me to your wonderful family. I have love for them all. Michelle is my heart, we've bonded like glue. Bert will always be my baby sister because I'm the oldest(smile). She's a jewel and I've learned a lot in regards to humility. Racheal will keep me young with her athletic abilities. She's a big protector, one of your qualities. I love her, she's a big girl now. Josh is the perfect son any parent would love to call Son. He's an intelligent young man you taught him well. You and Bert did an excellent job in raising your children. That makes me quite proud of you two. I love to listen to them speak and express guys. The three of them will go a long way in life they have a Gift and fear is not one of them. I love you all, JoAnn

Brother Sam, only the Lord could've brought you and I together, because the friendship you and I had was to deep for words to express. How blessed I am, to have crossed your path, and to have experienced what friendship is all about! I have heard it said, that if a person can pass through the earth and find ONE good friend, who is real, true, reliable, and shares the other persons experiences with him, then that man is blessed! You were that friend! Please believe me when I tell you, that you have changed my life! I will continue to tell the story about our friendship, it will not die. I love you Sam, and I will never, ever forget you...



P.S. Thank you for the journal, and sharing your thoughts with me. You never cease to amaze me, but the journal takes the cake!

Sam, in the mid 1960's we met for the first time in my second grade classroom in St. Anselm School on the southside of Chicago. Little did I know then that we would meet often during your journey on this earth and that I would be working at St. Elizabeth School in Chicago while your daughter, Rachel, was there in the mid 1990's. Thank you for wanting me to be a part of your journey home to God. Thank you to your dear mother and sisters, particularly your sister, Simone Mercer, who called to tell me that you were in Mercy Hospital and that you had come to see me at the convent in July, prior to going to Mercy Hospital. Simone drove me to Mercy Hospital to see you, and later on, she arranged for me to be at your home going services and repas with your family and friends. I felt so privileged. Your mother and sisters said that this is what Sam wanted them to do for me. You are at the head of the class now, Sam, and you are teaching us how to be and not to pretend. Say hello to your dear sister, Sharrell for me. Much love and graditude. Sister Roland Lagarde, S.B.S., your second grade teacher from St. Anselm School in Chicago, Illinois

Mr. Mercer,

It was truly a blessing from God to have met you and your lovely family. Your wisdom, humor and advice was always welcomed and appreciated and will be missed.

Thank you for including me in your life.

Mr. Mercer

I will miss how you always made me feel when I call your home to talk with Michelle. You would always made fun of my name, asking me if I was from China. You would sometime answer the phone saying Harolds Chicken what do you want on your wings. If I was feeling down that day I know when I call your house you would always say something to make me laugh and lift my spirits. I am really gone to miss you but I know that I will see you again so keep some jokes for me.

PRAISE GOD FOR THIS DAY!!MY BROTHER IN CHRIST SAM;I THANK THE LORD FOR BRINGING US BACK TOGETHER IN OUR ADULT LIVES.I HAVE NOTHING BUT GREAT MEMEORIES OF OUR CHILDHOOD GROWING UP IN 220 E.63RD STREET..YOU WILL ALWAYS BE CONNECTED TO ME IN SPIRIT;YOUR HOMEGOING WAS TRULY A CELEBRATION OF A SOLDIER ON THE BATTLEFIELD.WELL;EACH TIME I VISIT MY DAD'S GRAVE;GUESS WHAT?YOU ARE ONLY TEN FEET AWAY FROM HIS...THATS GOOD COMPANY MY BROTHER.I MISS AND LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND WILL DO MY PART TO CONTINUE TO ENCOURAGE AND LIFT THE FAMILY IN MY DAILY PRAYERS..PEACE AND LOVE AND SEE YOU WHEN I GET HOME..DEACON PRICE(HUTCH)

Mr. Mercer,

I already miss waving to you from down the street and our short conversations in front of the house. Everytime I park in front of the house I still look down the street to see if I see you. Thanks for sharing the encouraging conversations from time to time that seemed to always make me smile. You are truly missed.

C. Belle

To the family and friends that spoke at Sam's homegoing. You all have truly touched my life with the words that was spoken about Sam. I knew him only in passing, but he was very pleasent and happy go lucky everytime I saw him. My life has changed just by being present at his homegoing. When it is my time to go home to be with our father, I will like for my family and friends to honor me the same as he was honored on that day. An Awesome experience, just awesome. It is evident he has left a legacy! I speak a peaceful blessing in your life Bert, Josh, Rachel, and Michelle. And will continue to pray for you all.

Sam,

You will always have a special place in my heart. I will miss your laughter, always teasing & making jokes with me. You fought a hard & long fight. It will not be in vain. You are in a much better place. Your memories live on here in your wonderful family. You know I will continue to look out for Bert & the family...that's my girl! Continue to keep your arms around all of us. I can see your smile as you look upon us. Love you much!

Yvonne

Wzup Dad...its been almost a month since Ive seen you last, and everyday, I feel like Im learning something knew about you....i feel like Im getting closer to you....its wierd, every time someone shares a story about with me about you I feel blessed, every time I look at the house you built I feel blessed, every time I look at the family you fathered, I feel blessed, when I look at my sisters, my mother, lubertha, your friends, and when I think about the values you placed in me, I feel blessed...blessed because Im still learning from you...when I look at my sisters and when I think about myself...I know the type of father I want to be....when your friends tell me what type of person you were, that reminds me what type of friend I should be, when I look at the women who fathered your children, i see the type of qualities that I want in a woman...when i look at the home you built, i think about how i want the best for my family...whenever I look at pictures of you, i see so many things...i see love, happiness, and how your life will always be celebrated...thank you for the pictures, the memories, the lessons, for always being straightup w/me, & most of all, for leaving behind a blueprint...God Bless!!!



Your Son,

Joshua Menece Mercer

God is the God of promise. He keeps his word even when that seems impossible; Even when the circumstances seem to point to the opposite. What I have said, that will I bring about; what I have planned, that will I do. (Isaiah 46:11) I promise you daddy, I want take nothing for granted and I will continue to work hard and never give up. I miss you daddy. I love you daddy.

Rachel Lynn

Dear Dad,

I love you very much you are the best. I wiil be missing you but you will live on in my heart forever. I love I miss you From your loving daughter Michelle

Sam, you are the best brother a sister could ever have. Always sharing, always caring, always loving. I know you are in a much better place and that you are now pain-free and dancing with the angels. I will always be thinking of you because you showed such great determination and courage. You made an impact not only on me as your sister, but an overwhelming number of people. I will be forever grateful to God for his having lent you to us. Please watch over me and our family and tell Sharrell I said hi.

My handsome Sam, my brother, my protector, and my friend. As of today these past several months seem to have been a dream. The physical pain you endured was so real that it is now time to accept the reality of our prayers. You have gone in peace and the blood of Christ has washed your pain away. You are in the company of our dearest sister Sharrell and your loving mother-in-law Doris. I know I'll be reunited with you all if I take advantage of your overwhelming examples of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and the acceptance of the destiny he has for me. You have taught me more than I have yet to realize. Thank you so much for inviting me into your life and sharing your faith with me. Thank you for your informal method of evangelizing. It was sooooo smooth. It was sooooo Sam. I could not believe we were having such conversations. Thank you for introducing me to the game of golf. I will continue to play under your leadership. I love you and thank God for you. Your sister Simone.

My Dearest Sam,



Thanks so much. I remember our last conversation. I can still hear the determination in your voice. I do know that your labor here is over. You have been called home to Glory. I still have the memories and you don't have the pain. I'll remember your soft spoken words of wisdom in everything I do. I'll try to make it a legacy to you.



Love,

Your Sister

Starlyn (that's how you wrote it)

Sammy,

Only I can call you that(smile)! I have so many different memories, from 49th street, 67th street to 95th street. Yesterday's homegoing truly painted the true picture of Sammy! I am thankful and grateful to have known someone who was so creative, determined, GRATEFUL, and most of all, loving to all people. I'll miss getting on your nerve and your sense of humor.

I know your biggest concern before going home was Bert. I need not to say more, you know I'll be there for her.

MUCH LOVE

Gail

Sam, it's been a long journey but you've finally made it, oh so eloquently. I will always miss your humor, smile and most of all your caring heart to me and Bryant. Bert and the girls as well as Josh will be fine, not to worry - you touched so many lives and you will never be forgotten. Love you - Kelly

To the love of my life;

Thank you for the 28 years we shared together. You are my joy,my laughter and most of all my love. I hold dear to my heart all the wonderful memories we shared. I will see you each time I look at Rachel, Michelle and Joshua. See you later.



Your Loving Wife

Lubertha

To my friend, my brother and now my guardian angel I will always remember the laughter, the advice and the joy you have shared with me and your goddaughter Jasmine and your nephews Brian II & Brandon we will miss your smile and your voice. Love always your sister Eunice