Robert "Bob" Jay Mershon,74, of Denton passed away on January 30, 2019 at his home. He was born on March 17, 1944 in Oakley, Kansas to James Frederick and Ruth Alouise (Davis) Mershon.

Bob graduated from Hill City High School, Hill City, KS in 1962.   After which he served in the US Navy for 4 years. He graduated magna cum laude from Texas Wesleyan College in 1971 playing baseball all 4 years achieving NAIA All American status in 1971.  He was later inducted into the TWU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1991.  He enjoyed success as a self-employed homebuilder in the DFW area from 1977 to 2005.   A man of few words, he left his impact on others with his wisdom, integrity and dry wit.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Christine Seward Mershon of Denton; daughter, Misty Kay Mershon Penuelas of Norman, OK; son, Scott Mershon and his wife, Danielle; brother, James Mershon and his wife Jolene.  He is preceded in death by his mother and father.

A Navy committal service will be held at the Dallas / Ft. Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 10:15 AM.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Bob Mershon to the Texas Wesleyan University Baseball team at the TWU Athletic Department Att: Robert Garza, 1201 Wesleyan Street, Ft. Worth TX  76105.