Billy Ray

Mercer

Billy Ray Mercer, 81, of Thomasville, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home on Wednesday - June 5, 2024 at 2:00pm with Pastor Gary Holland and Pastor Keith Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in the funeral home Chapel. Billy Ray was born on April 23, 1943 in Colquitt County, GA to the late Hiram Mercer and Minor Griffin Mercer. He married Linda Bozeman in Pavo, GA on September 15, 1962, who survives in Thomasville. He worked as a Truck Driver for Petroleum Products and was a member of Victory Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by; his two daughters, Lorie Higgs (Carroll) of Ringold, GA, and Tammie Godwin (Johnny Jr.) of Warner Robins, GA, grandchildren, Emily Godwin and Caleb Higgs, and a great-grandson, Matthew Higgs. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 5 brothers. Memorial contributions can be made to Archbold Hospice in his memory.