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Leonard MESSICK Obituary
He was a devoted husband to his loving wife of 45 years, Catherine Forbes Messick, providing special care to her during the past 11 years. He is also survived by two sons, Keith Forbes Messick and his longtime girlfriend, Elizabeth Swanson, and Leonard Craig Messick and his wife, Suzann; daughter, Kim Messick O'Conner and her husband, Jason; three granddaughters, Addison Kim Messick, Koral Marie O'Conner, and Jewel Kim O'Conner; and a brother, Wayne Messick and his wife, Felicia.
Lenny was a lifetime Fox Hill resident, where he enjoyed living on Harris Creek, boating, and fishing. He was a 1963 Hampton High graduate where he was a member of the band. He had his own contracting business, Fox Hill Contractors, for several years, was a member of the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union, and was a Codes and Compliance Inspector for the City of Hampton for the past 27 years. For many years, Lenny was a Volunteer Fireman in Fox Hill. He enjoyed spending time in the mornings with his friends at Wallace's Marina, playing cards and telling stories. Lenny was an avid Redskins fan, enjoyed restoring John Deere tractors, and saving his pecans from the squirrels. He especially enjoyed coaching girls' softball, and watching his daughter, Kim, play.
The family would like to thank Dr. Scott Kruger, his staff, and the nurses on the 5th floor of Sentara Careplex Hampton Hospital.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. A funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Wayne Moore, Dr. Jay Russ, Dr. Chester Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Clark Cemetery, Fox Hill.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202,
www.leukemia-lymphoma.org. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Jean Thompson
October 5, 2010
My condolences to the Messick family. Lenny will be greatly missed at the Santa's Attic Xmas. Craft Show. He added a certain dynamic by simply being there. He made things fun!
Cindy Monteith Martel
September 23, 2010
Several entries here talk about Lenny's sense of humor. He and I had a running joke when I worked for the city. Depending on who saw who first, we would say, "Gotta minute? Tell me all you know." And laugh. What a wonderful man. He will be missed.
September 18, 2010
To the Messick Family,
My prayers go out to you with the passing of Lenny. I was in band with Lenny at HHS and I remember his smiling face and friendly personality.
He will be missed.
Ron Ponzar
Hampton, VA
George & Sandy Anderson
September 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Messick Family, and we will surely miss Lenny's smiling face in Fox Hill. Praying that God will watch over all of you, as I know that he will be deeply missed.
Lori Braen
September 17, 2010
To the Messick Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Although we worked in different City departments, Mr. Messick always greeted you with a smile and kind word when you saw him. May you find peace and comfort during this time and in the days to come.
Kathy Yacconi
September 17, 2010
Keith, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He is now at home with his Lord and is one of his angles watching over you. My prayers are with you and your family.
September 17, 2010
Craig and Family, so sorry to hear about Lenny, he will certainly be missed.
David Eason
julie waltrip
September 16, 2010
our prayers are with the messick family, during the flooding mr messick was the one who came out to our house and give the ok, for the work to continue, we looked forward to his visit, we are saddned by his passing, but he is not suffering any more.mahlon and julie waltrip hampton.
September 16, 2010
Symphathy to the Messick family.I know Lenny will be greatly missed.The last time I saw Lenny was at a softball game that my niece was playing in.Too young to leave us.We will miss him in FoxHill.
Tootie Joynes
September 16, 2010
Craig and Family, sorry to read about your Dad, Janice and I are thinking about you. Tommy & Janice Powell
BARBARA FULLER
September 15, 2010
To the MESSICK FAMILY, Lenny was full of laughter and loved life ! I will miss cutting his hair and his funny jokes!!! BARBARA'S FUN-CUT'N
Deirdre Wheeler
September 15, 2010
To the Family; Lenny will be extremely missed. I have been with the city for 4 years and whenever I needed a building question answered, Lenny was my go to person. He was always such a pleasure to talk with, he never had an attitude, he never showed that I was bothering him, he was always glad to help. He will be missed, I am praying that God gives you all strength during this difficult time.
robert stump
September 15, 2010
Lenny was like a big brother. I planted my garden, cut my pamcus grass on his cue, and trusted the structure of my house to him. He and his sense of humor will be missed.
Respectfully, Bob Stump
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