William Frederick Anderson1,2

M, b. September 28, 1944, d. February 1, 2008
FatherCarl W. Anderson1 b. June 11, 1905, d. April 9, 1967
MotherMable Luella Smith1 b. December 20, 1906, d. August 8, 2003
     William Frederick Anderson William Anderson died at the age of 63, after a long battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Prescott, Arizona, the son of Mabel Luella (Smith) Anderson and Carl W. Anderson. His nickname was "Bozo," a name he was given during his years in Law Enforcement. He had recieved a Bachelor's Degree in Law Enforcement and a Master's Degree in Education. He worked for several Law Enforcement Agencies throughout Arizona, including the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office. He also worked with the TASC in Prescott, as a Counselor, steering people in the right direction. William, also referred to as "Bill," enjoyed fishing, hunting, and target shooting. He was raised as an only child. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mable and Carl Anderson. He is survived by: His companion, Joyce Kaczor.1 He was buried at Prescott National Cemetery, 500 Highway 89 North, Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.2 He was born on September 28, 1944 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.1,3 He died on February 1, 2008 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona, at age 63.1,3

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the William Anderson obituary in an unknown edition.
  2. [S8426] Prescott National Cemetery, Yavapai Co., AZ, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Raphael Joseph Offutt1

M, b. March 4, 1924, d. December 16, 1979
     Raphael Joseph Offutt was buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery (also known as Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery), 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Prince George's Co., Maryland.1 He married Hildma Clevie "Hilda" Agee, daughter of Hampton Cleveland Agee and Effie Frances Hall.2,1 Raphael Joseph Offutt was born on March 4, 1924.1 He died on December 16, 1979 at age 55.1

Family

Hildma Clevie "Hilda" Agee b. August 19, 1925, d. April 9, 1976
Marriage*He married Hildma Clevie "Hilda" Agee, daughter of Hampton Cleveland Agee and Effie Frances Hall.2,1 

Citations

  1. [S4144] Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, Prince George's Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S4143] Womelsdorf-fowler-smith-ladd, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/29834455/person/12496056887

Robert Dean "Bobby" Mercer1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 3, 1934, d. May 18, 2017
FatherWillis Levi Mercer1,2,3,7,5,8 b. November 3, 1900, d. February 27, 1959
MotherElizabeth Jane Walden1,2,3,7,5,8 b. November 7, 1904, d. September 13, 1991
     Robert Dean "Bobby" Mercer was buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Blvd., Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.4,9,6 He Robert Dean Mercer, born November 3, 1934 in Brazil, Indiana entered eternal rest on May 18, 2017. Interment will be at Ft. Logan National Cemetery with the Army providing Military Honors. Robert retired from the Safeway Denver Distribution center as a truck driver, which allowed him more time to pursue his interests in family, golf, fishing, hunting, and camping. Robert was preceded in death in September of 2016 by his loving wife Francis. Robert is survived by Daughters, Pam (Tony) Dreher, Cathy Mercer; Sons, Michael, Robert, and Mark (Brenda) Mercer; 6 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren. He will be missed, especially at Christmas.6 He married Frances Dolores Eaglin.4 Robert Dean "Bobby" Mercer was born on November 3, 1934 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.5,9,6 He married Janet Lee James on November 26, 1952 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.7 Robert Dean "Bobby" Mercer died on May 18, 2017 at Colorado at age 82.4,9,6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 90, District 11-27A, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1950Dwelling 150, District 11-38, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana3

Family 1

Frances Dolores Eaglin b. June 22, 1934, d. September 17, 2016
Marriage*Robert Dean "Bobby" Mercer married Frances Dolores Eaglin.4 
Children
  • Pam Mercer6
  • Cathy Mercer6
  • Michael Mercer6
  • Robert Mercer6
  • Mark Mercer6

Family 2

Janet Lee James
Marriage*Robert Dean "Bobby" Mercer married Janet Lee James on November 26, 1952 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.7 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Willis L. Mercer obituary in the Feb 28, 1959 edition.
  3. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3958] Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver Co., CO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  6. [S12178] Aspen Mortuaries, online aspenmortuaries.com, From the Robert Dean Mercer obituary.
  7. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  8. [S3483] French, Lawson-Miller & Schoppenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.frenchfuneralhome.com, From the Betty Joan Bain obituary.
  9. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.

Veneta Clark1

F, b. August 7, 1926, d. July 27, 2007
     Veneta Clark Veneta Mercer, 80, died Friday , July 27, 2007. She was born August 7, 1926 in Owensboro, Kentucky to Ovie and Emily Clark. Survivors include her husband M. Wayne Mercer of Camby, her daughter Rita Elliott of Indianapolis; a brother Stewart (Tweedle) Clark; a sister Lola Morris; two grandchildren Tracy (Brian) Robinson and David Elliott; four great-grandchildren Kevin McKinney, Brandi Elliott, Amber Elliott, and Valerie Elliott. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ovie and Emily Clark, her brother Paul Clark and her sister Dorothy Clark She was a member to the Camby Community Church. She also was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.1 She was buried at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, 1977 South State Road 135, Greenwood, Johnson Co., Indiana.1 She was born on August 7, 1926 at Owensboro, Daviess Co., Kentucky.2,1 As of circa 1945,her married name was Mercer.1 She married Marcus Wayne Mercer, son of George Lezenby Mercer and Mina Lena Moore, circa 1945.1 Veneta Clark died on July 27, 2007 at Indiana at age 80.2,1

Family

Marcus Wayne Mercer b. December 12, 1920, d. May 15, 2012
Marriage*She married Marcus Wayne Mercer, son of George Lezenby Mercer and Mina Lena Moore, circa 1945.1 
Child
  • Rita Mercer3,1

Citations

  1. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Veneta Mercer obituary in the Jul 28, 2007 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Marcus Wayne Mercer obituary in the May 17, 2012 edition.

Lennie H. Burger1

M, b. April 24, 1917, d. March 1, 1999
     Lennie H. Burger was buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Clay Co., Indiana.1 He married Marceline V. Mercer, daughter of George Lezenby Mercer and Mina Lena Moore.2,1 Lennie H. Burger was born on April 24, 1917.3 He died on March 1, 1999 at age 81.3

Family

Marceline V. Mercer b. March 22, 1919, d. January 14, 1997
Marriage*He married Marceline V. Mercer, daughter of George Lezenby Mercer and Mina Lena Moore.2,1 

Citations

  1. [S4145] Mount Calvary Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Marcus Wayne Mercer obituary in the May 17, 2012 edition.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.