THE FLAGLER TRIBUNE
Bunnell, Florida
Thursday, July 20, 1967

James F. Mercer, 500 N. Cherry St., Bunnell, a long time resident of Flagler County passed away Friday morning at Gilmer's Nursing Home in St. Augustine, following a lengthy illness. He was 76 years of age.

A native of Baxley, Ga., he was a former Flagler County Commissioner and road superintendent. He was elected Tax Collector and served in that capacity for 29 years before retiring. He was a member of Bunnell Methodist Church and Bunnell Lodge No. 200 F&AM.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. Sunday at the Bunnell Methodist Church, with the Rev. Morris C. Garkin, pastor of the United Methodist Church, Hastings, officiating. Interment followed at Espanola Cemetery. Graveside services were conducted by the Bunnell Masonic Lodge.

Pallbearers were Gib Anderson, Lewis Wadsworth, Otis Hunter, Dale Brown, Harry Atkinson and Cordell Robertson.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Martha Mercer, Bunnell; two daughters, Mrs. Otis Masters, St. Augustine; Mrs. Leland Lyons, Jacksonville; five sons, Johnnie Mercer, Holly Hill, S. C., Zeno Mercer, Daytona Beach, Ray Mercer, Bunnell, Lamar Mercer, Orlando, Gayle Mercer, Hastings; four sisters, Mrs. Lizzie SeDessie, Panama City, Mrs. Leona Story, California, Mrs. Pauline Horton, New Smyrna, Mrs. Carrie Alford, Bunnell; two brothers, John H. Mercer, Ormond Beach, Lee Mercer, Alma, Ga.; 19 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Craig Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.