Gastonia
Rev. Foy C. Mercer, 96, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015.
He was a native of Candler County, Georgia, son of the late William Walton and Alice Moseley Mercer. In addition to his parents Foy was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Bagwell Mercer and a son, Rev. Roger Dale Mercer.
Foy was a retired Bishop with the Church of God. He pastored seven churches, two of which he organized; Grover and Catawba Heights Church of God. He served on the Church of God State Licensing Board. He was a current member of Dallas Church of God. He was active in God's work until his mid nineties.
Foy was a veteran of the US Army serving in World War II.
Foy is survived by his wife, Susan Carpenter Mercer; daughter, Joyce(Richard); brother, William (Alma); sisters, Mable (Boyd), Nadine; daughter-in-law, Myra; five grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
In addition to his parents, first wife and son, he was preceded in death by brother, Ernest D. Mercer; and sisters, Lorene Mercer Stamey and Dottie Mercer Benoy.
The family will receive friends Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the Dallas Church of God.
A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Friday, June 19, 2015 at the Dallas Church of God with Pastor Danny Shortridge and Pastor Brett Davis officiating.
Interment will follow the service at Hillcrest Gardens, Mt. Holly with Military Honors rendered by the Gaston County Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to: Robin Johnson House, c/o Gaston Hospice, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054.
Condolences messages may be sent to www.mcleanfuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the family.
Rev. Foy C. Mercer, 96, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015.
He was a native of Candler County, Georgia, son of the late William Walton and Alice Moseley Mercer. In addition to his parents Foy was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Bagwell Mercer and a son, Rev. Roger Dale Mercer.
Foy was a retired Bishop with the Church of God. He pastored seven churches, two of which he organized; Grover and Catawba Heights Church of God. He served on the Church of God State Licensing Board. He was a current member of Dallas Church of God. He was active in God's work until his mid nineties.
Foy was a veteran of the US Army serving in World War II.
Foy is survived by his wife, Susan Carpenter Mercer; daughter, Joyce(Richard); brother, William (Alma); sisters, Mable (Boyd), Nadine; daughter-in-law, Myra; five grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
In addition to his parents, first wife and son, he was preceded in death by brother, Ernest D. Mercer; and sisters, Lorene Mercer Stamey and Dottie Mercer Benoy.
The family will receive friends Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the Dallas Church of God.
A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Friday, June 19, 2015 at the Dallas Church of God with Pastor Danny Shortridge and Pastor Brett Davis officiating.
Interment will follow the service at Hillcrest Gardens, Mt. Holly with Military Honors rendered by the Gaston County Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to: Robin Johnson House, c/o Gaston Hospice, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054.
Condolences messages may be sent to www.mcleanfuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the family.
Gastonia
Rev. Foy C. Mercer, 96, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015.
He was a native of Candler County, Georgia, son of the late William Walton and Alice Moseley Mercer. In addition to his parents Foy was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Bagwell Mercer and a son, Rev. Roger Dale Mercer.
Foy was a retired Bishop with the Church of God. He pastored seven churches, two of which he organized; Grover and Catawba Heights Church of God. He served on the Church of God State Licensing Board. He was a current member of Dallas Church of God. He was active in God's work until his mid nineties.
Foy was a veteran of the US Army serving in World War II.
Foy is survived by his wife, Susan Carpenter Mercer; daughter, Joyce(Richard); brother, William (Alma); sisters, Mable (Boyd), Nadine; daughter-in-law, Myra; five grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
In addition to his parents, first wife and son, he was preceded in death by brother, Ernest D. Mercer; and sisters, Lorene Mercer Stamey and Dottie Mercer Benoy.
The family will receive friends Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the Dallas Church of God.
A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Friday, June 19, 2015 at the Dallas Church of God with Pastor Danny Shortridge and Pastor Brett Davis officiating.
Interment will follow the service at Hillcrest Gardens, Mt. Holly with Military Honors rendered by the Gaston County Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to: Robin Johnson House, c/o Gaston Hospice, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054.
Condolences messages may be sent to www.mcleanfuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the family.
Rev. Foy C. Mercer, 96, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015.
He was a native of Candler County, Georgia, son of the late William Walton and Alice Moseley Mercer. In addition to his parents Foy was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Bagwell Mercer and a son, Rev. Roger Dale Mercer.
Foy was a retired Bishop with the Church of God. He pastored seven churches, two of which he organized; Grover and Catawba Heights Church of God. He served on the Church of God State Licensing Board. He was a current member of Dallas Church of God. He was active in God's work until his mid nineties.
Foy was a veteran of the US Army serving in World War II.
Foy is survived by his wife, Susan Carpenter Mercer; daughter, Joyce(Richard); brother, William (Alma); sisters, Mable (Boyd), Nadine; daughter-in-law, Myra; five grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
In addition to his parents, first wife and son, he was preceded in death by brother, Ernest D. Mercer; and sisters, Lorene Mercer Stamey and Dottie Mercer Benoy.
The family will receive friends Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the Dallas Church of God.
A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Friday, June 19, 2015 at the Dallas Church of God with Pastor Danny Shortridge and Pastor Brett Davis officiating.
Interment will follow the service at Hillcrest Gardens, Mt. Holly with Military Honors rendered by the Gaston County Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to: Robin Johnson House, c/o Gaston Hospice, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054.
Condolences messages may be sent to www.mcleanfuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the family.
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