On the morning of June 17th, 2014 the Big Guy upstairs called Thomas G. Mercer up to the majors to pitch his last no hitter. Tom Mercer was born on March 8, 1926 in Spirit Lake, Idaho to Leotta and Thomas Mercer. After Tom's Father passed away when he was 8 years old, his Mother and younger sister (Mae) moved to Mansfield, Washington to live with family. Tom enlisted in the US Army when he turned 18 and served his country proudly from 1944 to 1947 in the 98th Infantry division. After returning home from his service he attended Eastern State College (now Eastern Washington University) where he majored in Education and played baseball during his college years. Tom was known to have a killer pitching arm and could throw some "heat." Tom met Mary Alice Paul while attending Eastern and were soon married to a bond that lasted for 64 years. Tom's first teaching job was at Finley High School teaching his passionate topics; History and coaching baseball. Tom and Mary made their home and lives in Kennewick and survived by one son, Thomas Joe and one daughter Julie, who was at his side during his passing. Military Services will be held at Desert Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum on 10th and Union Street, Kennewick, June 23rd at 10:00 AM.