Mr. Verol L. Mercer

Verol L. Mercer, 79 ,of Zanesville, died at 12:45 AM Friday, June 6, 2014 at Willow Haven Care Center, following a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born Friday, July 6, 1934 in Zanesville, the son of Lewis Mercer and Ethel (Morris) Mercer. He married Betty (Retzler) Tice- Mercer on Friday, December 18, 1964 and was a member of Coburn United Methodist Church. Verol served his country as a veteran of the United States Army and was the founder of T&T First Aid, which he started 35 years ago and worked there until he retired. He was a member of American Legion Post 29, Am Vets Buckeye Lake Post 51, Moose Lodge # 867 and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 302. Verol served as the mayor in Plainfield for several years. He also enjoyed being a scout leader for many years. He loved to dance with his wife: Betty; was an avid golfer, receiving the first hole in one at Green Valley Golf Course. Verol was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Verol is survived by his wife: Betty Mercer of the home; six children: 2 sons: Jeff & Kay Mercer of Lewisville TX and Gene & Bev Tice of Bowling Green, KY. 4 daughters: Jodi & Robert Harrison of Lewisville TX & Cheryl & Charles “Chuck” Murrey, Jr. of Zanesville, Trudy Mercer and Tammy & Junior Adams both of Zanesville; Grandchildren: Greg Murrey, Julie Murrey, Tanner Baughman, Greta Baughman, Clay Mercer, Jade Mercer ( all of Zanesville), Doug Tice (of TN) Kristeen Owens (of KY) Jillian Bizzell, Christopher Harrison, Amy Harrison, Robert Harrison, James Franklin ( all of TX) Michael Mercer ( of OK), Christi Hodgkiss, Teresa Williams (of AZ) 26 Great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren, One brother: Bill & JoAnn Mercer of Zanesville and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Verol was preceded in death by his beloved grandson: Charles “Chuckie” Murrey III; one brother: Don Mercer and one sister: Walda Morris. Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, June 12 at 1:00 pm at Zanesville Memorial Park with Pastor Chuck Norris officiating. VFW Post 1058, American Legion Post 29 and the United States Army will conduct Full Military Honors. In lieu of sending flowers, please send donations to michaeljfox.org for the research for a cure for Parkinson's disease. Arrangements are being handled by the Hillis, Combs & Nestor Funeral Home. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com

Mr. Verol L. Mercer

July 6, 1934 - June 6, 2014