Flint, Michigan
MESSMORE, James M. - Of Grand Blanc, age 80, died Friday, February 22, 2008 at Genesys Hospice Care Center in Goodrich. Memorial service will be held at 1PM Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at Grand Blanc United Methodist Church, 515 Bush Avenue, Grand Blanc, Reverend Roger L. Colby officiating. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Flint YMCA Foundation, Grand Blanc United Methodist Church or Genesys Hospice Care Center of Goodrich. Visitation 4-6PM Monday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. James was born in Flushing, Michigan on April 25, 1927 and was a lifetime resident of the Flint area. He married Beatrice Richards on October 8, 1955. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He received a Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Michigan University and did graduate work at the University of Michigan. James had a lifelong commitment to community service and also served as President of the Flint YMCA and American Cancer Society. Mr. Messmore's career at General Motors involved personnel and administrative responsibilities. He retired from General Motors after 32 years of service. Surviving are wife, Beatrice; 3 children, Michael and wife Cynthia of Ann Arbor, Judith and husband Bradley Comeau of Birmingham, Thomas and wife Bobbie of Tampa, Florida; 6 grandchildren; many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Dolan. Special thanks to Genesys Hospice of Goodrich. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
Bea and Family,
We were sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Hope that all are doing well.
Katherine Atkin Weinstein w/Barbara, Chuck and Mark Atkin
Katherine Weinstein
March 04, 2008 | Carmel, IN
Bea
We were so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was dear friend and we will miss him. He gave so much to the country, community, friends and family. Bless his heart, he was a great guy.
Love
Diane & David Fell
Henderson, Nevada
david Fell
March 02, 2008 | Henderson, NV
BEA AND FAMILY
I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JIM. I REALLY LOOKED FORWARD TO SEEING HIM IN THE OFFICE. WHAT A CHARMER. I HAVE YOU ALL IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
ANNETTE BECKMAN (PAUL)
February 27, 2008 | FENTON, MI
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to Bea and children for their loss. I will always remember Jim from Central Methodist Church and his infectious smile and greeting! He will be missed -
Barb (Brandon) Pichey
February 26, 2008 | Dallas, TX
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Messmore family. It was always such a pleasure to see Bea and Jim in the office. Jim always put a smile on my face.
Lisa from RCA
February 26, 2008 | Grand Blanc, MI
Our sympathy goes to the entire Messmore family. Ruth & I enjoyed the short time we were with Jim.
Ruth & Randy Swift
February 24, 2008 | Port Orange, FL
Bea: We were blessed to be able to spend a brief time with Jim and yourself prior to leaving for Florida. We will always remember the great times we had together with your family.
Marcia and Ed
February 24, 2008 | Swartz Creek, MI
I remember my interview with Jim, to be sponsored by Chevy for the GMI program, in 1972. What a classy guy. God Bless you, Sincerely Ted N.Larsen
Ted Larsen
February 23, 2008 | Tucson, AZ
I knew Jim from the water aerobics class at Genesys. He always had a smile and a joke for us.
He will be missed.Our class was always more fun when Jim was there.
Judy Pfeifer
February 23, 2008 | Flint, MI
