Paul Jacob Mercer, age 27, of Knightdale, North Carolina, and formerly of Newaygo, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2010, at his home in North Carolina. Paul was born on March 24, 1983, in Fremont to Michael and Peggy (Antor) Mercer and earned his Bachelors Degree from Ferris State University. Paul married the love of his life Michelle McCamman on February 25, 2006, in Kalamazoo and has 2 beautiful children, Lucy and Max. Paul had a career in law enforcement starting with the Newaygo County Sherriffs Patrol Marine Division, then with the Portage Police Department, Grand Rapids Police Department, and most recently with Raleigh Police Department in North Carolina. Paul enjoyed dancing, singing, sports, rocks, and spending time with his family. Paul is survived by loving wife, Michelle and their children, Lucy and Max, of North Carolina; parents, Michael and Peggy Mercer of Newaygo; 2 brothers, Brad (Holly) Mercer and their children Grace and Lauren, and Adam (Alexis) Mercer and their child Bella and anticipated child due in June; mother and father-in-law, Kurt and Lynetta McCamman; sister-in-law, Danielle (Al) Littel; brother-in-law, Sean McCamman; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, on Friday, June 25, 2010, at the Resurrection Life Church in Newaygo with interment in Mount Ever-Rest Cemetery in Kalamazoo. Public visitation for Paul will be held from 9:30 11 AM prior to the service at the Church. For a more lasting memorial, contributions may be made out to Thin Blue Line of Michigan - For The Benefit Of: Michelle Mercer Family. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel. Peggy, Mike and family I am so sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Melinda Rodriguez, Posted 6/23/10 To family and friends, I'm so sorry to hear the news of Paul's passing. It's hard to find comforting words in a time like this, I'm thinking and praying for all of you... If there's anything I can do, don't hesitate to ask! Hugs, Randi Posted 6/23/10 I just wanted to send my condolences to Pauls family. I graduated high school with Paul and he was one of the nicest people I have ever known, I dont think anyone could say one bad thing about him. May God be with you in your time of mourning and the memories you have of him keep his spirit alive within all of you God Bless (Becky Gregory) Becky George Posted 6/23/10 To the Mercer and McCamman families: If there was anything we could do to help alleviate your pain we would do so in a heartbeat. On behalf of all the officers, please know we are thinking of you and praying for your strength in the days ahead. Chief Phil Deur Fremont Police Dept. Posted 6/27/2010 My heart goes out to you and your family Peggy. Our prayers are with all of you. God Bless, Mindy (Arbogast) Hammond Posted 6/27/2010 Im so sorry for the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless. Kris Trygstad "Life is better when you are happy, but life is at its best when other people are happy because of you" Posted 6/27/2010 There are no words. I am so very sorry for your loss. You and all of your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers. Cindy Ingersoll, M.M., L.B.S.W. Posted 6/27/2010 To the Mercer Family! I extend my deepest sympathy and prayers to all of your family with the loss of Paul. May Our Lord watch over and bless all of you in your time of need. Kit Snow White Cloud WE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! WITHOUT THEM, WE LOSE OUR FREEDOMS GOD BLESS AMERICA! Posted 6/27/2010 MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE MERCER FAMILY AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME FAYE BUNCH--RPD Posted 6/27/2010 To Sheriff Mike Mercer and Peggy, My heart goes out to you at this time. I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. Ive known your family for years. I cannot be in attendance at the service. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Officer Stanley C. Osmolinski Grandville Police Department Posted 6/27/2010 My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. I have many WONDERFUL memories of Paul and I know you hold many more. May you feels God's loving arms around you to give you comfort and strength during this difficult time and in the days to come. Hugs, Cara Moore Posted 6/27/2010 Mike and Peg and families, life comes at one fast, and we never know what's around the corner for each of us. Norm was in line at Delta airline to check in when you two and Cal came through. How impressive all the Law Enforcement in attendance was to see. How sad for you all, our prayers and friendship are with you, Joan & Norm Knorr & families Posted 6/27/2010 Mike & Peggy, Audrey and I are praying that the God of all comfort will comfort your hearts today and everyday! 2 Cor 1:3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God Rev. Leon & Audrey De Haan Posted 6/27/2010 Peggy, Mike, and family, I was heartbroken to hear of Paul's passing. Paul spent a lot of time at our house with Ryan during the PRIDE team years. He was a special person and will be greatly missed. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. Cathy Haywood Posted 6/27/2010 Peggy and Mike, Im sorry to hear about Paul. I know there isnt much I can say to ease the loss, but I am thinking of you both at this time of great sorrow. Tim Mercer Posted 6/27/2010 I want to extend my sympathies to Paul Mercers entire family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers. Denise M. Russo, LMSW Posted 6/27/2010 Dear Mike and Peggy, We were stunned and saddened to hear of your loss. We pray that God will wrap His loving arms around you and comfort you. We reminisced about having your boys stay with us a couple of times. Paul and our daughter Kristin were the same age. I think we have pictures of them together. We are so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Leon and Carla Proctor Posted 6/27/2010 Mike and Peggy, We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and all of your family. All of you are in our prayers. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Chaplain Rocky and Pat Heiss Posted 6/27/2010 Peggy, Mike and family, Chris and Tommy and I were so sorry to hear of Pauls death. Chris and his wife are now living in Omaha Nebraska or he said he would have been there to give you all (you to Adam) one of his biggest hugs and kisses. Chris and I talked about the old Pride Team and Paul and his long legs doing those pride dances and his smile that would light up a room. Memories truly are a gift from God. I am sorry I was not there also but I didnt hear about it until the services were over. We hold you all close to our hearts in prayer and many thoughts. All our Love, Chris and Emily, Tommy, and Cheryl Wenstrom Posted 6/27/2010 Mike, Peggy, Uncle Mush, Aunt Elle Mae, Michelle and Family You have my deep felt sympathy for your loss. Please feel some small comfort that Paul family up there in Heaven helping him through the hard stuff and be assured my Dad (your Uncle Max) has his arms around Pauls shoulders guiding him. Gods blessings & comfort for all. Michele Joy (Mercer) Wozniak Posted 7/9/2010 Mike and Family There just are no words to express how sorry I am to hear of Pauls passing. I have such great memories of your family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Please know that if I can do anything for you just let me know. Pat Kiester Posted 9/14/2010