KINGS MOUNTAIN- Robert M. Mercer, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 18, 2015.
Born in Mansfield, Ohio on May 11, 1924 to the late Merrill and Verna Mercer. He was a caring and loving husband and father. He was an avid collector of old cars and motorcycles. He also loved riding motorcycles and flying airplanes. He was a graduate of Ohio State University.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two sisters, Maxine Herrold and Jane Mercer.
He leaves behind a wife of 40 years, Betty Hilton Mercer; sons, Larry Yount and Randy Mercer; grandchildren, Sam Yount and Jessica Zausch; brother, Carol Mercer and wife Marge; and two nephews.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 3pm at Union Baptist Church in Polkville with Pastor Michael Shumate officiating.
The family will receive friends prior from 2-3 at the church.
In lieu of flower memorials may be made to Union Baptist Church, 3800 Polkville Road Shelby, NC 28150.
Memorial may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
The Mercer Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations.
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