BREMEN – Brian Keith Mercer, 54, of Bremen, died Monday, November 10, 2014, at 4:15AM at Riverside Healthcare and Rehab in Calhoun. Mr. Mercer was born August 6, 1960, in Chicago, IL. Survivors include his daughter, Chelsie Crick; sisters Nydia Mercer-Rose and Recca Mercer Walsh; and brother Barry Mercer. Funeral services are private. Tucker FuneralContinue Reading
John Weldon
left a message on January 22, 2015:
My sincere condolences to the Mercer family... praying for you during this time.
Reesa Mercer-Walsh
left a message on January 20, 2015:
Brian was my hero, my inspiration, my big brother, and a gentle and kind spirit. He was misunderstood. He was musically talented like no other and this world dealt with him roughly. I will never forget his kind and gentle nature. During the last months of his life I felt him spiritually calling out to me. He was on my heart and my mind and I didn't even know he was sick or where he was. I have my heart and my mind full of wonderful memories of my big brother. When I think of him I will close my eyes and see him playing and singing "Stairway to Heaven". Loving you forever, Reesa (Your little sister)
Tracy Hardison
left a message on November 21, 2014:
I knew Brian as a teenager, and played in the Thunderbird band with him when we were 20 or 21, and then in the Wild Oats band later on. I've always said that he was one of, if not the best guitar players I'd ever seen, or known, he was serious about his music. The sadness the turn life handed him has lingered all these years, and I pray that peace settles upon him at last. Bryan was rather soft spoken, and could become animated in at times,in a hilarious fashion when he wanted. The last time I actually spoke with Brian, was the last time I played in the Wild Oats band with him. So my last memories of Brian are ones of him in his element....With his guitar in his hands, doing the magic that only Brian could do, then looking at me with that grin after a song was was done on stage. Hopefully God will put a Gibson in his hands once again, and let him wear that black hat that he always wore back then. "Just let the boy play...He's just gettin warmed up Ya'll"
chelsie crick
left a message on November 14, 2014:
My heart hurts knowing he passed away and barely knew who I was. We were never close. But he was always my daddy. Just glad he is no longer in pain. And one day I will get to hear my daddy sing me a song an strum on that guitar he loved so much. RIP daddy!!!! Love u always. U will forever be in my heart.
Nancy L. Casper
left a message on November 13, 2014:
I met Brian at Riverside when I was there for rehab. He was a gentle, kind, wonderful person and I am so sad to hear of his passing. He touched my heart and I'm sure of many others who knew him. RIP dear Brian ,you're with God and the Angels now and don't have to be sick anymore~
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Darlene Sallee Robinson
left a message on November 12, 2014:
I am so saddened to hear of Brian's passing. He was a sweet friend to me in high school and we had some great times together. He was so talented in playing the guitar and those were some of the best times I remember with him. I have thought of him often over the years. I am sending hugs and prayers your way with the hope that you will feel the arms of the Lord around you during your time of grief. Hold those memories close to your heart of the special times you shared with your brother and the love you shared with him.
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John Weldon
left a message on January 22, 2015:
My sincere condolences to the Mercer family... praying for you during this time.
Reesa Mercer-Walsh
left a message on January 20, 2015:
Brian was my hero, my inspiration, my big brother, and a gentle and kind spirit. He was misunderstood. He was musically talented like no other and this world dealt with him roughly. I will never forget his kind and gentle nature. During the last months of his life I felt him spiritually calling out to me. He was on my heart and my mind and I didn't even know he was sick or where he was. I have my heart and my mind full of wonderful memories of my big brother. When I think of him I will close my eyes and see him playing and singing "Stairway to Heaven". Loving you forever, Reesa (Your little sister)
Tracy Hardison
left a message on November 21, 2014:
I knew Brian as a teenager, and played in the Thunderbird band with him when we were 20 or 21, and then in the Wild Oats band later on. I've always said that he was one of, if not the best guitar players I'd ever seen, or known, he was serious about his music. The sadness the turn life handed him has lingered all these years, and I pray that peace settles upon him at last. Bryan was rather soft spoken, and could become animated in at times,in a hilarious fashion when he wanted. The last time I actually spoke with Brian, was the last time I played in the Wild Oats band with him. So my last memories of Brian are ones of him in his element....With his guitar in his hands, doing the magic that only Brian could do, then looking at me with that grin after a song was was done on stage. Hopefully God will put a Gibson in his hands once again, and let him wear that black hat that he always wore back then. "Just let the boy play...He's just gettin warmed up Ya'll"
chelsie crick
left a message on November 14, 2014:
My heart hurts knowing he passed away and barely knew who I was. We were never close. But he was always my daddy. Just glad he is no longer in pain. And one day I will get to hear my daddy sing me a song an strum on that guitar he loved so much. RIP daddy!!!! Love u always. U will forever be in my heart.
Nancy L. Casper
left a message on November 13, 2014:
I met Brian at Riverside when I was there for rehab. He was a gentle, kind, wonderful person and I am so sad to hear of his passing. He touched my heart and I'm sure of many others who knew him. RIP dear Brian ,you're with God and the Angels now and don't have to be sick anymore~
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Darlene Sallee Robinson
left a message on November 12, 2014:
I am so saddened to hear of Brian's passing. He was a sweet friend to me in high school and we had some great times together. He was so talented in playing the guitar and those were some of the best times I remember with him. I have thought of him often over the years. I am sending hugs and prayers your way with the hope that you will feel the arms of the Lord around you during your time of grief. Hold those memories close to your heart of the special times you shared with your brother and the love you shared with him.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.