Connie T. Mercer

Connie Tyrone Mercer passed away peacefully at his home on January 4, 2024 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on April 17, 1942 to Ishmael and Norene Mercer. Growing up, Connie attended Stratford High School in Stratford, Oklahoma. Later, he attended East Central University earning both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. He also served in the United States Army Reserves for seven years and was an ordained deacon at First Baptist Church in Stratford. On March 7, 1965, Connie married the love of his life, Billie Dean Walker of Paul’s Valley, Oklahoma. They were married for more than 58 years. They made their home in Stratford and had three boys. Connie taught English and Speech at Stratford High School for 30 years before retiring. He loved his students and was known for his interesting story telling in class. He enjoyed all sports and was the announcer for Stratford home football games for several years. He also coached youth basketball and track teams and chaperoned the Jr/Sr banquets. He was very active in his church and taught Sunday school for several years. Additionally, he served on the Corley cemetery committee. When not teaching school, attending church or sporting events, you could find him on a tractor or working cattle. He loved being outside and working on the farm. In the summer, he and his boys would harvest and store hay for the winter. He was an honest, hardworking man with great integrity. Connie was preceded in death by his parents, and four siblings, Garmon, Janice, Jerry, and Larry. He is survived by his loving wife Billie; one brother Deverle (June) of Duncanville, Texas; three sons, Brett of Coweta, Oklahoma, Bart (Sara) of Norman, Oklahoma, and Clint (Joy) of Edmond, Oklahoma, eight grandchildren Dylan, Faith, Ashley, Alexxia, Allyson, Amanda, Cale and Jake, as well as two great grandchildren, Aryah and Wesley. Visitation will be held on Monday Jan. 8, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. at DeArman/Pickard Funeral Home. The funeral will take place at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Stratford, Oklahoma. Burial will be in Corley cemetery.

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Connie T. Mercer

April 17, 1942 - January 4, 2024