Willie "Bud" Mercer

Born in Iowa City, IA
Born on Feb 7, 1987
Departed on Jan 21, 2014

I wish to extend my deepest, heartfelt sympathy to the family of "Bud" in this their time of grief. May the good Lord bless and keep you at this time. My thoughts and prayers will always be with you.

Earl, Tyson, Lena, Teri and Family- We are beyond deeply saddened to hear of this tragic and terrible news. You all have been in our prayers… If there is anything that we can do please let us know. God always takes the best ones young and I know that doesn't seem fair or right but God needed his as a soldier and had a plan. His beautiful contagious smile will be missed and please let this be the fire that sparks you to do great things Earl in his name and for his honor! May God lift you up and guide you through this most difficult time- We just can't imagine the pain and heartache- XOXO- Lean on others at this time, don't be alone and let it out! Please again let us know if there is anything that we can do. We will be thinking of you at the forefront of our minds and praying for your strength. All our love- The O'Toole-Mohr Family

We are so sorry for ur loss. You and your whole family are in our prayers.

Missy ,Earl and Kids.. I know that durning this time it seems like the bottom dropped out of your world. We want to extend our deepest sympathy. If you need any thing please call and let us know how we can help. We will keep you in our thoughts. Hope you guys can be strong for each other during this time for each other. Know that Bud is in a safer and happier place now and he will be watching over you forever. With a heavy heart and best wishes. Tara, Jean and Boys

We are truly sorry for your loss and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.

To my cousin who was one of the most loyal men out there. I will see you again brother You make the rest of us keep our head held hi. LOVE

TO THE FAMILY...WORDS DONT DO ANY GOOD AT THIS POINT..ID BE LYING IF I SAID IT WOULD BE EASY...JUST HOLD ON TIGHT TO THE MEMORIES...CLING TO THE SMILES....RELAX IN KNOWING THAT THIS IS NOT THE END..YOU WILL SEE HIM AGAIN ONE DAY...SOME DAYS WILL BE EASIER THAN OTHERS...LET THE TEARS FLOW AND SHARE WITH OTHERS AS YOU ARE GOING THRU THE GRIEVING PROCESS...YOU ALREADY KNOW THAT IF WE CAN DO ANYTHING FOR YOU PLEASE LET US KNOW...WE ALL LOVE YOU.....FROM DAVID...JR...TANIKA...JESSICA...AMBER..LATANYA...ALICIA AND ALL THE FAMILY

Tyson, Taylor, Earl & Bud's family I'm thinking of you & you are in my heart.

Earl, Grimm, Neal, all the family we sorry for your loss. Let us know if we can help with anything. Be strong and stick together. Love. #ripbud #gonewaytoosoon Q and Family

Missy...i can't even begin to feel you're pain but my heart hurts for you so bad!You know he still around his mama cuz you can feel his presence. As a mother & friend i'm here for you girlfriend!! Believe that!<3

So sorry for your loss, Buds family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.

So sorry for your loss, Buds family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.