Michael Ryan Mercer, 38, of Springfield, Mo., and formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Born July 24, 1984, in Iredell County, N.C., he was a son of Robert Mercer and Janet Ingram Oligslager.

Michael was medically discharged as a US Army Staff Sergeant having served during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Afghanistan during the War on Terror. He enjoyed fishing, playing guitar and spending time with his children.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Jennifer Davis Mercer; children, Elijah and Serena Mercer; and brother, Aaron Mercer.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at the Cavin-Cook Funeral Home Chapel, Mooresville. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, N.C.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the Mercer family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.