James Mercer

Cobbtown James Richard Mercer, 67, died Friday, January 20, 2012 at his residence. He was a life long resident of Cobbtown, a farmer and owner/operator of The Cobbtown Mud Bogg. He was a member of Primitive Grove Baptist Church, enjoyed hunting, fishing and his favorite hobby was spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his children Ricky (Jennifer) Mercer, Shannon (J.R.) Laird of Cobbtown. Grandchildren, Christian, Braxton, Caden Mercer and Olivia, Landry Laird. Sister, Nancy Mercer Dillard of Kingsland, Georgia.

He was predeceased by his parents Dan R. & Mattie Mae Newman Mercer, brother, Spencer Dan Mercer, wife, Ann Hale Mercer.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 22, 2:00 pm. Metter Chapel of Kennedy-Morgan-Brannen Funeral Home with Elder Richard Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Primitive Grove Baptist Church cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday evening 6-8 at the funeral home.

Active pallbearers will be Ronnie Collins, James Curl, David Fluett, Johnny Goodman and Larry Purcell.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Primitive Grove Baptist Church, 15125 Canoochee Rd., Cobbtown, GA 30420.

Kennedy-Morgan-Brannen Funeral Homes
Metter Chapel
"A Life Celebration Funeral Home"