Obituary WASHINGTONa"Jerry Courtland Mercer, 49, of Washington died at 9:35 AM on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at his residence. He was born on September 18, 1961 in Peoria to Everett R. and Joan M. Boldon Mercer. Surviving is his sister, Kathy Mercer of Washington and brother, Charles (Margaret) Mercer of Sesser, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jerry worked at the Workshop for the Association for the Developmentally Disabled of Woodford County in Eureka. A brief memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington, followed by graveside services at Spring Bay Cemetery in Spring Bay. The Rev. Danny Mercer will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home.