Rudolph Mercer died December 9, 2009 at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida. He is survived by his ex-wife Barbara; two sons, Gordon of Largo, Florida and Tony (and his wife Denise) of Palm Harbor, Florida; two grandchildren, Melissa and Austin Mercer of Palm Harbor, Florida; a sister, Francelia Cox of Wytheville, Virginia; a brother, Stanley Mercer of Atkins, Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.
There will be a service December 23 at Bay Pines Cemetery in St. Petersburg, Florida with entombment to follow.
Rudy, you will be missed. It was a pleasure to know you and I will always remeber all the golf we played together. My sympathy and condolences to your family.
I miss you very much, your calls, concern for my safety, health and well being. There are things I would like to tell you and did not say them in time. I know you are no longer suffering and resting peaceful and for that I am grateful. You were a big part of my life for a very long time and I will always remember the good times.
Love you, Barbara
Although I only new you for a very short time,I will always be grateful for the friendship we had and know how lucky I was to have you in my life. When I look at your son Gordon I see your face and I think of you dearly. You will always have a special place in my heart. Bless you Rudy, You will be missed by me. Kathy Wells