Mr. James Mercer, 72, of LaPorte, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN.
He was born March 28, 1941, in Mound City, IL, to James A. and Lorraine C. (Smith) Mercer.
James worked as a counselor for the State of Indiana. He was a member of Fish Lake American Legion Post 400 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during peacetime. James enjoyed collecting coins and stamps.
He is survived by his two sons, Dennis Mercer of Florida and Darin Mercer of Westville, IN; two grandchildren, Whitney and Taylor Mercer; two step-grandchildren, Jeff and Ashley Young; brother, Robert Mercer of Walkerton, IN; sister, Debbie Lowery of Port Orchard, WA; and significant other, Patricia Best of LaPorte.
James was preceded in death by his parents and son, Gregory Mercer.
The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to noon. A life celebration will be held Wednesday at noon at the funeral home with Rev. Dan McDonald officiating. Interment will follow at Patton Cemetery, LaPorte.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation of LaPorte.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.