1927
Merrel
2019
Merrel Dancer
January 28, 1927 — December 8, 2019
Merrel Dancer was born January 27, 1927 in Selmer, TN the son of the late Lloyd and Edna Gooch Dancer.
He was united in marriage to Willie Jo Blakely on December 12, 1947. Mrs. Dancer preceded him in death on March 25, 2006.
Mr. Dancer retired from Brown Shoe Company. He also worked for Harold Knight Tire Shop and was a school bus aide for McNairy County Board of Education. He was a member of the Fourth Street Church of Christ in Selmer, Tennessee. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal Baseball fan. He enjoyed watching Bobcat Basketball. Merrel never missed a sporting event that his grandsons participated in.
Mr. Dancer departed this life on December 8, 2019 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 92 Years, 10 Months, 11 Days.
He is survived a daughter, Teresa Chandler and husband Tracy; a son, Tim Dancer and wife Sybil all of Selmer; four grandchildren: Brady Dancer, Clay Dancer both of Selmer, Blake Chandler and wife Alexandria of Alpharetta, GA and Matt Chandler of Nashville, TN.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Dancer was preceded in death by a brother, James O. Dancer.
He was united in marriage to Willie Jo Blakely on December 12, 1947. Mrs. Dancer preceded him in death on March 25, 2006.
Mr. Dancer retired from Brown Shoe Company. He also worked for Harold Knight Tire Shop and was a school bus aide for McNairy County Board of Education. He was a member of the Fourth Street Church of Christ in Selmer, Tennessee. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal Baseball fan. He enjoyed watching Bobcat Basketball. Merrel never missed a sporting event that his grandsons participated in.
Mr. Dancer departed this life on December 8, 2019 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 92 Years, 10 Months, 11 Days.
He is survived a daughter, Teresa Chandler and husband Tracy; a son, Tim Dancer and wife Sybil all of Selmer; four grandchildren: Brady Dancer, Clay Dancer both of Selmer, Blake Chandler and wife Alexandria of Alpharetta, GA and Matt Chandler of Nashville, TN.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Dancer was preceded in death by a brother, James O. Dancer.
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Visitation
Monday, December 9, 2019
6:00 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)
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Visitation
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
9:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
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Chapel Services
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
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