1943
James
2009
James Earl Messer
February 4, 1943 — December 26, 2009
Laurel Hill
James Earl Messer, 66, died Saturday, December 26, 2009.
A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Laurinburg Church of the Nazarene.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Ford Messer; four sons, James Allen Messer of Arcadia, FL, Charles Andrew Messer of Lafayette, IN, Benjamin Patrick Messer and Nathan Samuel Messer of Woundsocket, RI; two daughters, Gabriella Roseanne Byrd of Lake Placid, FL and Sarah Catherine Brumley of Georgetown, SC; a brother, John Paul Messer of Mississippi; a sister, Kath McGarry of Clewiston, FL; 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Born February 4, 1943 in Arcadia, FL he was a son of the late Forrest and Edith Walker Messer. He was a retired Master Sergeant with the US Army, where he was also a truck driver. James enjoyed being active in church and being outside where he felt closest to Jesus. He was also an avid fisherman, gardener, and carpenter.
He was also a member of the American Rabbit Breeders Association and worked diligently with the Hope and Christ Food Pantry.
Memorials may be made to the Hope and Christ Food Pantry, 11121 Turnpike Rd., Laurinburg, NC 28352.
McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium is serving the family.
Read James Messer's Obituary and Guestbook on www.mcdougald.com.
James Earl Messer, 66, died Saturday, December 26, 2009.
A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Laurinburg Church of the Nazarene.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Ford Messer; four sons, James Allen Messer of Arcadia, FL, Charles Andrew Messer of Lafayette, IN, Benjamin Patrick Messer and Nathan Samuel Messer of Woundsocket, RI; two daughters, Gabriella Roseanne Byrd of Lake Placid, FL and Sarah Catherine Brumley of Georgetown, SC; a brother, John Paul Messer of Mississippi; a sister, Kath McGarry of Clewiston, FL; 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Born February 4, 1943 in Arcadia, FL he was a son of the late Forrest and Edith Walker Messer. He was a retired Master Sergeant with the US Army, where he was also a truck driver. James enjoyed being active in church and being outside where he felt closest to Jesus. He was also an avid fisherman, gardener, and carpenter.
He was also a member of the American Rabbit Breeders Association and worked diligently with the Hope and Christ Food Pantry.
Memorials may be made to the Hope and Christ Food Pantry, 11121 Turnpike Rd., Laurinburg, NC 28352.
McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium is serving the family.
Read James Messer's Obituary and Guestbook on www.mcdougald.com.
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