Lee Mercer, age 86, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Lee was born on December 29, 1934 in Pulaski County, KY to the late Wesley Mercer and Mary Catherine Neal Mercer.  He loved and attended High Point Church and enjoyed listening to gospel music.  Lee was an outstanding citizen, hard worker and known for his honesty.  He was a former employee of Tecumseh and retired from Oakwood with over twenty years of service as a Security Guard.  Lee especially loved spending time with his family. 

He is survived by one daughter, Beverly (and Donnie) Burton of Somerset; two sons, Stanley (and Brenda) Mercer of Somerset and Ron (and Lisa) Mercer of IN; one sister, Emma (and Larry) Adkins of OH; thirteen grandchildren, Nathan Burton, Heather Mercer, McKayla (and Dustin) Lawson, Reanna (and Brett) Reeves, Derrick Harrison, Chris (and Jared) Bryant, Amy Cox, Daniel (and Sara) Cornelius, Sandra Turner, John (and Samantha) Hughes, Freddy (and Danielle) Hughes, Matthew (and Samantha) Hughes and Joshua (and Tesa) Hughes; eighteen great grandchildren; and numerous other family and friends.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of thirty-three years, Shirley Bates Mercer; one daughter, Charlene Smith; and one granddaughter, Savannah Nichole Burton.

Visitation will private for the family on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 12:00pm until 2:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

His funeral service will be private and will follow on Wednesday at 2:00pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Adams officiating.  Burial will be at Southern Oaks Cemetery. 

The family asks that mask be worn at all times. 

You are welcome to view the obituary and send condolences to the family at our website:  www.LakeCumberlandFuneralService.com

Lake Cumberland Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Lee Mercer.