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David Messer Obituary
He was born February 27, 1938, in Gaston County to the late Ervin Otis and Lula Viola Sutton Messer.
David was a veteran of the United States Army. He loved to hunt and enjoyed playing the guitar and going to the flea market.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Vonona Cook.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Messer; sons, Kevin Messer, of Bessemer City, Patrick Messer and Carrie, of Mount Holly; grandchildren, Ryan Messer, Cameron Messer, Owen Messer, Emma Messer and Jada Messer; siblings, Louise Patrick, Marie King and Johnny Messer.
David's funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2015, in the Sisk-Butler Chapel, with the Rev. Richard Cole officiating.
Interment will follow at Westview Gardens, Bessemer City, with military honors by the Bessemer City American Legion Honor Guard Post 243.
The family will receive friends from noon till 2 p.m. prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.
To offer condolences, please visit www.SiskButler.com.
Arrangements by Sisk-Butler Funeral & Cremation Services, Bessemer City.
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Sisk-Butler Funeral & Cremation Services730 Gastonia Hwy PO Box 366, Bessemer City, NC 28016
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