Jerry Dean Mercer, 77, of Wilson, died Sunday. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, Wilson, NC. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 15, 2019, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., at the funeral home located at 2704 Nash St. N, Wilson, NC.
Jerry had been in the trucking industry since 1970 and was the founder of Hallmart Trucking Co. He loved time spent at the beach. Jerry loved people and spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving are his son, Dean Mercer (Jeannie) of Lucama; one grandson, William Mercer; two granddaughters, Kristin Joyner and Emily Bailey; and three sisters, Charlotte Jean Bissette of Wilson, Jenny Mercer Lamm (Charles) of Bailey, and Susan Mercer Cribbs (Dwight) of Sanford.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Vanice Michelle “Shellie” Mercer; parents, Robie and Ressie Lamm Mercer; two brothers, Elmer Ray Mercer and Pat Mercer; and one sister, Carrie Lou Peacock.
The Mercer family would like to give a special thank you to Jeannie Owens, Jerry’s caregiver for the last 8 years, and The Sunshine Agency and their staff.
Funeral services are under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, Wilson, NC. Online condolences may be sent to www.thomasyelverton.com.
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