Rev. Ron Mercer, 80, of Meridian, Mississippi, passed away on November 2, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on December 24, 1945, to Noble and Alice (Thompson) Mercer in Enterprise, MS.
Bro. Ron was a graduate of Clarke College and Mississippi College. He also attended the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Bro. Ron pastored and led music at numerous churches all over the state of Mississippi. He was also a licensed property manager. He was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church, where he served in many capacities. Ron and Ann enjoyed spending time traveling all over with the Queen City Camping Club. Most of all, Ron loved spending time with his family, mainly his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ron is survived by his wife, Carol Ann Mercer; 3 sons, Jeff (Paula) Mercer, Scott (Cindy) Mercer, and Phillip (Lisa) Mercer; 12 grandchildren, Lindsey (Kyle) Followell, Bethany (Dalton) Smith, Haley (Daniel) Moulds, Caleb (Emily) Mercer, Grace Mercer, Zoie Mercer, Joshua Mercer, Lane Mercer, Jodie (Brian) Sigrest, Kaylan Mercer, Clint Mercer, and Kelsie (Zack) Slocum; 15 great-grandchildren, Neely Followell, Liam Followell, Kade Followell, Lily-Mac Moulds, Lexi Moulds, Lyndan Moulds, Sadie Smith, Ryleigh Smith, Ellie Smith, Wells Smith, Eli Mercer, Jude Mercer, Noah Mercer, Eden Sigrest, and Samuel Sigrest; 3 brothers, Billy Mercer, Dale (Joan) Mercer, and Ray (Sylvia) Mercer; 2 sisters, Linda Mercer and Edna Ruth Adams; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his father, Noble A. Mercer; mother, Alice Edna Mercer; 2 brothers, Jack Ervin Mercer and James Mercer; and sister, JoAnn Mercer McNeill.
Visitation was held Thursday, November 5, 2026, after 5:00 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, Meridian, Mississippi.
Funeral services were held on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church, with Rev. Doug Goodman, Rev. Kyle Followell, and Rev. Dalton Smith officiating.
Burial took place in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Dale Mercer, Ray Mercer, Tyler Mercer, Todd Mercer, Caleb Mercer, Joshua Mercer, Tim Elkins and Daniel Moulds.
Memorials are suggested to Samaritan’s Purse or the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Online condolences can be given at www.wrightsfuneral.com.
