Halford Keith Mercer

Halford Keith Mercer, a World War II veteran, went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 11, 2023.

He was born Aug. 23, 1924 to the late George Lenzenby Mercer and the late Mina Lena Moore Mercer.

He was predeceased by his wife of 78 years, Lelia Marie (Johnson) Mercer; one brother, Marcus Wayne Mercer; and one sister, Marceline Virginia Mercer Burger, as well as one son-in-law, James Mehne Sr.

Survivors include one daughter of San Antonio, Texas, Sonna Marie Mercer Mehne; one son, Gary Mercer and wife McCarla Mercer of Florida; three grandchildren, James Jr. and Bobby Mehne and John Mercer; great-grandchildren Tyler Mehne, Kayla Mehne and Aiden Mehne, as well as several nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, June 21 from 1-2 p.m. at Lawson-Miller Chapel, 1702 E. National Ave. in Brazil. A funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Calcutta with military honors presented.

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