Jerry G Mercer

January 21, 1944 - March 2, 2022

Jerry Gwin Mercer gained his wings on 3-2-2022 and is now with his heavenly father. Jerry was born on January 21, 1944 to Ishmel and Norene ( Tinnin)Mercer in Oil Center. Jerry grew up in the Stratford area and graduated from Stratford High School in May of 1961. Jerry married Linda Griffith on June 4, 1964 in Stratford. They made their home in Stratford. Jerry attended college for two years and graduated from Southwest Auto School in 1965. Jerry joined the Army, served our country in the National Guard and received an honorable discharge as Specialist 4 USAR on April 30th, 1972. Jerry worked for Ada Auto Supply as a machinist and for 15 years in Shawnee at the Car Paint Company. Jerry was presently employed at Napa Auto in Ada. Jerry attended the Restoration Church in Ada. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Ishmel and Norene Mercer, sister: Janice Ross and brothers: Garmon Mercer and Larry Mercer. Jerry is survived by his wife, Linda Mercer, daughter Jenny Mercer, son Joel Mercer and wife Cynthia, four grandchildren, Brennan, Matthew, Zachary and McKaelynn, six grandchildren, Isis, Lillie, Vaughn, Amaya, Jasper and Emmerie, Brothers: Deverle Mercer and wife June of Duncanville, Texas; Connie Mercer and wife Billie of Stratford, OK. Visitation will be from 1 pm to 5 pm on Sunday March 6, 2022 in the DeArman Funeral Chapel in Stratford. We will lay Jerry to rest on Monday March 7, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Services to be held at the Restoration Church at 622 North Townsend Avenue in Ada, OK. Officiating, Rev. Brock Barrett with burial to follow at the Corley Cemetery south of Stratford on Hwy 177.