John W. Mercer, III, 74 of Chestertown, MD passed away on September 7, 2020 in Christiana Hospital.

John was born on April 18, 1946 in Breckenridge, TX, son of the late John W. Mercer, II and Gladys M. Mullis Mercer.  In 1968 he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving 4 years, with his last duty spent at the Nike Base in Tolchester.  He continued to serve his country with 2 years in the Army Reserves.  He spent his entire career with the Hogan's Agency in Chestertown, retiring after more than 40 years of service.  He enjoyed upland bird shooting, fly fishing, traveling and spending time with his family.

John is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lynn Blackiston Mercer, his eldest son, Jeremy and his wife Meg , his son Tyler and his wife Tiffany and his twin grandchildren, Keira and Colton , who share their Pops' birthday.

Services will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be offered to the Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758516 Topeka, KS 66675 or Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10306

Arrangements by Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech