James Charles Mercer, 84, of Weatherford, died Sunday, July 20, 2008 in a Fort Worth hospital.

Born May 23, 1924 in Martwick, Kentucky, he was a former resident of Hereford before moving to Parker County. After serving his country as a Sergeant in the Army during World War II, Mercer went to work for the Texas Department of Transportation where he retired after 30 years. He then went on to enjoy his second career as a realtor for 10 years.