Jerry Wayne Messer, Sr., 64, of Julian, WV passed away Friday, April 21, 2017 at Thomas Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.
He was born August 26, 1952 in Madison, WV, son of the late Jesse E. and Allie (VanGundy) Messer. Jerry is also preceded in death by brothers, Jesse Gene and Jackie Dean Messer, and sister, Oma Mae Goode.
Prior to retiring from Kroger of Madison, WV, he worked at Montgomery Wards in Staunton, VA.
Jerry was an avid hunter and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Jackie; sons, Jeffery W. (Cindy) Messer of Lyndhurst, VA and Jerry W. (Heather) Messer of Julian, WV, stepchildren, Howard Moyers (fiancé Sally) of WV and Sonya Carter of Staunton, VA, brother, Mickie (Belinda) Messer of Staunton, VA; seven grandchildren, Alisha and Casey Taylor, MaKenzie, Kendra, Brooklyn and Miley Moyers, Maci and Remington Messer, many nieces and nephews, his best buddy, Roger Payne and longtime friend, Timmy Linville.
Service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastors Stevie Cox and Randall Griggs officiating. Burial will follow at the VanGundy Family Cemetery in Left Fork. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers are Mickie Messer, Charles Messer, Dusty Harvey, Adam Price, Shawn Price, Jeff Payne and Travis Harvey. Honorary Pallbearers are Roger Payne and the grandchildren.
The family would like to express a special “thank you” to the ICU Staff at Thomas Memorial Hospital for their wonderful care and to his granddaughter, Kendra for helping with his special medical needs.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions for the funeral service.
Hey everyone, this is Kendra I don’t know if yall would get this but I just gonna say I am his granddaughter and its hard for me to move on with out him because I was very happy when he was here
This is maci I love and miss you paw paw I will always be with you
We are thinking of you – Dave & Kay
My deepest sympathy to the whole family you’re all in my prayers and thoughts
Haven’t seen you since childhood good memories. Sorry for your loss. If you come to Staunton give me a call would love to see you. God bless you and your family.
May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days, my most heartfelt condolences.
I also want to share a beautiful scripture that gives us much hope and personal comfort. Acts 24:15 “And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” Imagine that day when all our loved ones are brought back to life through a resurrection and we can embrace them again. How we long for that truly special day so close at hand.
I am so sorry for your loss. I very much regret not being able to be there for you in your time of sorrow. I feel these are times for the familys to get together and just renew their bonds and get to know each other. I really would like to meet your family and see Jerrys family which I havent seen in years, but it just wasn´t meant to be.
So sorry Jackie and family
From the Cathedral security family your in our prayers
Jackie, Jeff & Cindy, the whole family. I know how it feels to loose family so close and so loved. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers for days, weeks and months to come. May GOD give you all some peace for all you have been through.
We was sorry to hear about Jerry you guys are like family to us we’ve always been there for each other you know my number you need us call us we love and will be praying for yall
Sorry for your loss….