Gary Mercer, 79, of Springfield and formerly of Neoga, Illinois, passed away on December 31, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was born on November 16, 1941 in Centralia, Illinois to Wilmer Roy Mercer and Edna Petrea. Gary married Sandra Kay Webster on March 14, 1964 in Centralia and she preceded him in death on June 28, 2019.
Mr. Mercer is survived by three children: Lynn (Mike) Carter of New Berlin, IL., David (Angenette) Mercer of West Des Moines, IA., and Amy (Kevin) Park of Springfield, and three grandchildren: Ben and Claire Carter and Sydney Miller.
Gary graduated from Centralia High School and the University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy in 1963. He was the owner and operator of Mercer’s Pharmacy in Neoga, Illinois for thirty eight years. Gary was a member of the Neoga School Board, Neoga City Council and was a former Mayor of Neoga. He enjoyed woodworking, smoking meat and he was an avid reader.
Cremation rites were accorded. Memorial contributions may be made to M.E.R.C.Y. Communities, 1344 North Fifth Street, Springfield, IL., 62702 or to the Audubon Society, 2315 Clear Lake Ave. Springfield, IL. 62703., and please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com.
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