Reginald Andrew Mercer

Reginald Andrew Mercer, II, age 31 went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 5, 2004. "Reg" as many of us knew him, was a true friend, loving and mischievous son and brother. Reg was born on November 9, 1972 at Wilmington General Hospital to the parents of the late Pastor Reginal Andrew and Deidre Anne (Points) Mercer. Reginald was always full of smiles and laughter and liked to give advice to his friends. As a child he liked to play games such as, "C.H.I.P.S" and "Superman" and following behind Renay was often one of his favorite pastimes. At any early age Reginald had intutive musical talents. He always sang in choirs and as an adult, his hobbies were teaching swing dance and singing in his band. Reginald always enjoyed building and desiging. Some of Reginald's accomplishments included receiving the Berris Agricultural Award from Hampton University in 1992. After being diagnosed with cardio myopathy he transfered to the Univeristy of Delaware and there he earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy. His career experiencess included serving as an International Teacher Liaison at the University of Delaware from 1997-2000. Recently, he served at Philadelphia Futures as Youth Counselor. H eis survived by his mother, Deidre Anne (Points) Mercer and his sister, Renay Adene Mercer, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, godchildren and friends. He is predated in death by his father, Pastor Reginal A. Mercer, I; of 8th Street Baptist Church Read Reginald Mercer, II's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.