Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia
End of Watch Friday, November 29, 1968
Add to My HeroesCharles Callaway Mercer, Jr.
Ranger Charles Mercer was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Georgia 96 two miles inside of Twiggs County near Tarversville.
Ranger Mercer had served with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for 5-1/2 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 5 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsWe were just talking about you today. It happened the day after Thanksgiving. Mom was 31, I was 11 and Vince was 10. Old memories still have a bite to them.
Your daughter. Sherry. 11-27-2025
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