Ricky Gene Mercer Sr, 70, of Portageville, Mo, departed this life on October 11, 2023 in his home. Son of R.G. and Ruby (Weed) Mercer. Rick had a love of music, singing, and playing bass guitar. He also enjoyed fishing and watching movies. Rick leaves behind many who loved him, his wife, Tina Mercer, sons Richard, Ricky Jr, and Nathan Mercer. Daughters Melinda (John) Shelton and Nicole Mercer. Grandchildren Destiny, Stacie, Chaseton, Hope, Sophie, Jaspar, Promise, Naava, Killian and Nyla. Siblings Jewel, John, Gary (Teresa), and Jake Mercer. Rick had many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents.