Gary Ray “Zeke” Messer, 82, of Julian, WV, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Hillcrest Health Care Center, Danville. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Dee, parents, Ora Messer and Desmond Marie Griffith Huffman, brothers, Ed, Curtis, Gene, Jimbo, and sisters, Betty Lou, Eloise and Virginia.
He was a retired pipeline welder for Saul Construction with over 40 years service and also worked for L&L Welding & Antler Welding.
He is survived by his daughters, Rhonda (Shorty) Sutphin and Sandy Messer (Randy Blethen), stepson, Joe Messer, sister, Joy Eggers, grandson, Charles Sutphin II and was PAPAW to Kendal Maynard.
Service will be 12:00 Noon Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Chuck Gillispie officiating. Burial will follow at Hill Cemetery, Julian. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Hillcrest Health Care Center, LLC, 462 Kenmore Dr., Danville, WV 25053. Special thank you to the staff at Hillcrest Health Care Center, for their wonderful care of Dad.
Rhonda, so sorry to hear about your dad passing. I didn’t know until right now that your mom passed too. Sending love and prayers for you and all of family. Hold all your memories close to your heart for they are right there with you. Love you and would like to hear from you sometime.
Sandy, I know it hurts; family is very precious.
The world has lost to of the best people with Dee and Zeke. They will never be forgotten and forever loved – Charles
Top notch man!! The world has lost two of the greatest people ever with Dee and Zeke. They will be forever missed and forever loved. Love u all Charles