- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs, 1960-2022
- Title:
- Funeral program for Mr. Harold B. Mercer
- Date of Original:
- 2016-10-07
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Claxton--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Claxton--21st century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Claxton--21st century
Funeral service--Georgia--Claxton--21st century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Claxton--21st century
African Americans--Georgia--Claxton--21st century - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Evans County, Claxton, 32.16158, -81.904
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Mr. Harold B. Mercer. Date of funeral service: October 8, 2016. Location of funeral service: Claxton High School Gymnasium, Claxton, Georgia, 11:00 a.m. Birth date: February 17, 1961. Death date: October 01, 2016.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-576
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-576
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- Original Collection:
- African American Funeral Programg Collection, Evans County African American Archive Museum, Evans County Community Center (Claxton, Ga.)
- Holding Institution:
- Evans County Community Center (Claxton, Ga.)
- Rights:
-
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Sunrise
February 17, 1961
Sunset
October 1, 2016
Saturday, OctoSer 8, 2016
11:00 AM
CCoJ^ton SCigft ScfiooC (gymnasium
CCcuKpon, Georgia
(R^v. Vivian W. (Byrd, d.uCogy
(Rev. dCarry Conyer, (presiding
Interment: Charlton Qrove Church Cemetery
Harold Bartense Mercer was born February 17, 1961 in Metter, Georgia
to parents William Campbell (Gloria) and Irene Hunter (Willie). He went
home to be with the Lord on Saturday October 1, 2016. He was greeted in
Heavens gate by his grandma Corene & Granddaddy TJ.
At an early age, Harold accepted Christ as his Savior. He was an active
member of Charlton Grove Baptist Church where he served as the Sunday
School Superintendent for many years. In 2002, he joined Destiny where he
served as an armor bearer, security team and on the Board of Elders.
Harold graduated high school in 1979 from Claxton High School. He
excelled as an athlete playing baseball, basketball and football. He received
numerous awards for his athletic ability which includes the 1979 All State
Football Award.
He obtained a BS degree in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina
Agricultural & Technical State University in 1983. He later received his Mas-
ters in Business Administration from Central Michigan University.
In 1985, Harold married the love of his life Benita Mercer. Their rela-
tionship displayed the meaning of true love. Together they built a beautiful
family and business. Mercer Properties & Associates They cherished the
quiet times they often spent together laughing, talking and doing business
and raising a family. From their union they share unconditional love for
Lamont, Brandon and Brittney.
Harold was also blessed with 2 granddaughters whom he cherished and
adored Zoe & Gia. Harold had a quiet disposition and a loving heart. He
chose to see the good in everyone, and he was quick to encourage and offer
advice to assist others in achieving their greatest potential.
Living in his memory, wife of 31 years, Benita Mercer, 3 children, Lam-
ont Mercer (Charlotte, NC), Brandon Mercer (High Point, NC) and Brit-
tney Mercer (Greensboro, NC); 2 Granddaughters Gia and
Zoe, Parents, William Campbell (Gloria) Irene Hunter (Willie)
14 siblings; Yvette Hampton, Dorene and Tony Mosley, Nik-
ka, William, Kevin, Kindra, Karla, Karl, Haleemah Campbell,
Raponsa Mcneil, Roy Hayward, Jackie Jeffress
and Maxine Robertson, and a host of Aunts,
Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and extend-
ed family and friends.
Final Glance
efwice
Prelude
Presiding
Rev. Harry Conyer
Invocation.........................
Scripture
Old Testament.................
New Testament.................
Solo...............................
Expressions (limit to 3 minutes please)
As a Friend.....................
As a Classmate..................
As a Neighbor..................
Dr. Rev. James Brewton
.....Rev. James Howard
Evangelist Carolyn Green
..........Kelly Mincey
... Randy Baker
Marvin Everett
....Tony Welch
Solo...............
Reading of Obituary
Solo...............
....Anthony Collins
Sister Shirley Conyers
......Ashley Mincey
Eulogy,
.....................Pastor Vivian Byrd
Hagan Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
Missing You
They say there is a reason
They say that time will heal
But neither time nor reason
Will change the way we feel
For no one knows the heartache
that lies behind our smiles
No one knows how many times
we have broken down and cried.
We want to tell you something
So there wont be any doubt,
Youre so wonderful to think of
but so hard to be without.
We cannot bring the old days back,
When we were all together
The family chain is broken now.
But your memory will live forever
^Sjdluue
Classmates
1979 State Runner Up Football Team
Classmates / Cousins
^&kmw(jed^jemfih
The family of the late Harold B. Mercer expresses sincere appreciation
every act of kindness shown during the illness and demise of our loved one.
May Gods richest blessings be yours is our prayer.
S^jepad
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Claxton, GA 30417
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