Bennie Mercer

February 13, 1926 - March 28, 2018

Bennie J. Mercer of Elmore City, Oklahoma was born to W. G. and Lilly Helen (Bobo) Mercer on February 13, 1926 in Elmore City, Oklahoma and passed from this life on March 28, 2018 in Lindsay, Oklahoma at the age of 92 years. Bennie grew up and attended school in Foster, Oklahoma and graduated from Elmore City High School. On September 13, 1962, Bennie married his wife Ruth in Gainesville, Texas. Bennie and Ruth made their home in Elmore City. He worked for the Kerr-McGee Refinery for over 40 years as a pipe fitter. Bennie was a member of the Church of Christ in Foster, Oklahoma. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, farming and fishing. Mr. Mercer is survived by: Daughter: Liz Moseley and husband Bruce of Lindsay, Oklahoma Grandson: Darin Hayden and wife Sheila of Lindsay, Oklahoma Granddaughter: Lynnsey Lunsford and husband Levi of Carrollton, Texas Brother: Jerry Mercer of Illinois Sister: Ima Ruth Terrell of Elmore City, Oklahoma Great-granddaughter: Stephanie Smith of Lindsay, Oklahoma great-grandson: T. C. Lowe great-great-grandchildren: Memphis and Bailey Smith of Lindsay, Oklahoma and Payton and Ryder Lowe A host of nieces and nephews, family and friends Mr. Mercer was preceded in death by: Wife: Ruth Mercer Daughter: Nita Hayden Parents: W. G. and Lilly Mercer Brothers: Vester, Ernest, L.G. “Cotton”, Erbie, Jim Sisters: Myrtis Parkey & Virgie Timmons Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of Christ in Elmore City, Oklahoma with Joe Terrell officiating. Interment will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery in Wynnewood, Oklahoma under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com.