James Messer Obituary
KINGS MOUNTAIN-James Calvin Messer, 52, died April 3, 2017, at Carolinas Medical Center.
He was born in Gaston County, to the late Glen Calvin Messer and Marie Earley Messer. He was preceded in death by nephew, Mark Reid.
He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, and was an employee of Harris Teeter for 35 years. He had a strong faith in Jesus Christ which sustained him through his battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, father and was a devoted Minnesota Vikings and UNC Tarheels fan.
He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Nina Blanton Messer, Kings Mountain; daughter, Ina Marie Messer, Kings Mountain; mother, Marie Earley Messer, Gastonia; sister, Marie Reid and husband Jamie, Gastonia; brother, Jeff Messer, Gastonia; nephew, Matthew Reid, Gastonia.
Visitation will be from 7 until 9 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, with the Revs. Rob Quillin and Steve Swagger officiating.
Interment will be at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain.
Memorials may be made to Levine Cancer Center, 1021 Morehead Medical Drive, Charlotte, NC 28204.
Online condolences may be made at www.harrisfunerals.com.
Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain.
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Debbie & Steve Hawley
April 6, 2017
Marie,
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
April 6, 2017
Our prayers to all of the family. God has gained an angel.
James and Carol Blackstock
Vic. &. Sandi Packard
April 6, 2017
Nina so sorry to hear of James passing. May God bless you and your family during this time of grief .
Gerry Lynn, Joe, Michael, Ronald Brewer
April 6, 2017
May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. Some of the best days of our childhood was spent growing up in the neighborhood with Jimmy.
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Rebecca Adams
April 5, 2017
May the Lord keep Your family in his Perfect Peace, during this life changing event. We have hugs. Prayers ,and blessings from my family to yours.
Rebecca Adams
Molly (Blanton) Channon
April 5, 2017
James was always smiling and so extremely kind hearted. We will miss him so much. I feel certain the Tar Heels won the national championship in his honor. Sending our love. Molly & Steve
Brenda Radford
April 5, 2017
Marie so sorry to hear about your son.Will be thinking of you and the family.No more pain . He is in Good,s Kingdom.
Kimberly Hearn
April 5, 2017
Praying for your family at this time. I grew up with Jimmy and always thought he was the sweetest person. He always had a smile on his face.
KELLEY
April 5, 2017
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOUR FAMILY A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
April 5, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss of such a great guy James was always a happy and friendly man Nina I know that he was a great husband and Father he will be missed by all that knew him
Shane Kelley
April 4, 2017
Prayers for you and the family. May the Lord who them the way through this dark hour lord . Lift them up in prayer and spirit. Bless the Messer family
Chad Wood
April 4, 2017
James you and your family was such great friends and I will never forget you brother .I will always remember the fun times we had at Teeters and outside of there.Love always .
Jo Ross
April 4, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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