Joseph B. Mercer Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on February 12, 2026 in Hickory, North Carolina

Joseph B. Mercer Sr.

October 18, 1934 - February 12, 2026 (91 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina

Joseph B. Mercer Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on February 12, 2026 in Hickory, North Carolina

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Bass-Smith Funeral Home & Crematory

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Joseph B. Mercer Sr.

October 18, 1934 - February 12, 2026 (91 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina

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Joseph B. Mercer Sr. Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph B. Mercer Sr. in Hickory, North Carolina, who passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph B. Mercer Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Rev. William J. Mercer, Sr. and Myrtle Chapman Mercer; and his siblings, Bill, Edward, Newton, Ralph, Margaret and Barbara.

He is survived by: his wife Helen Sims Mercer; his son Joseph B. Mercer, Jr. (Patty); his grandsons, William, Peter and Benjamin; and his sister Beulah Ferguson. He is also survived by 20 nieces and nephews.

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
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Feb 20

Visitation

Viewmont Baptist Church
1246 2nd St NE, Hickory, NC 28601

Fri

Feb 20

Funeral service

Viewmont Baptist Church
1246 2nd St NE, Hickory, NC 28601

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