John Melvin Mercer, 80 passed at CarolinaEast Medical Center, Thursday, February 1, 2024.

His service is 1:00 PM, Friday, February 9, 2024 at St. John M. B. Church 1130 Walt Bellamy Drive, New Bern with Military Honors.

John is survived by his wife, Shelia H. Mercer, of the home; three daughters, Michelle Mercer Hall, Kearney, NJ., Melanie Mercer, Garner, NC and Noka Hills, GA.; one son, Rodman Coley Williams, of New Bern; three brothers, Raymond Mercer, Esau Mercer and Benjamin Mercer; two sisters, Mamie Martin and Ann Scott all of Savannah, GA; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.