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Wade Messer Obituary
He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Margaret Jane Bradley Messer.
He was retired from Duke Energy, was a former Boy Scout, a member of Pine Island Country Club, and a member of the NRA and the USGA.
He is survived by a sister, Tonya Messer Scruggs of Mount Holly; one nephew, Matthew Joe Scruggs and his wife Samantha Leigh Scruggs of Fuquay-Varina; one great niece Madeline Jane Scruggs.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Messer will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at the Woodlawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Bradley officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly is serving the family.
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Walt Reed
March 11, 2012
Went to High School with Wade. Super guy. I remember him as he was, a very good human being with a very large brain. He helped me get through chemistry.
Walt Reed, Oklahoma City
Debbie Guin Schilling
March 9, 2012
Tonya, So sorry to hear about Wade, I haven't seen you or him in years. We were neighbors on Scott Street when we were kids. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sherry Bll
March 8, 2012
Tonya, just found out about this. So sorry for your loss. My thought and prayers are with you.
Michael Guin
March 8, 2012
So sorry to hear about Wade's passing. Wade and I were close friends at Mt. Holly high school graduating in 1967.I moved away in 1969 and haven't seen Wade in over 40 years but remember Wade as a super nice guy - always had a smile for everyone. He was so smart that I often asked his help in helping me with some school subjects. God bless his family. Michael Guin, Atlantic Beach, Florida
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Susan Allred
March 8, 2012
I can not imagine even thinking of Tonya without Wade! You have the greatest memories of a brother committed to family his whole life. My prayers will be with you always in this life. May God bless you!
Mary King
March 8, 2012
Tonya I was truly sorry to hear of Wade's passing. I always enjoyed talking to him on the phone when I called you. He was truly a sweet heart and I know you will miss him so much. Mary Ann King (MHMS)
Doc Simmons
March 8, 2012
I respected Wade's smarts as well as his mild manner that helped me through some of my first days at McGuire. We worked so closely there that I felt like a brother for those first 8 years. I could not have asked for a better person to work with.
Carolyn Stubblefield
March 8, 2012
Tonya I am so sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim Bowden
March 8, 2012
I am truely sorry to hear of Wade's passing. We worked many long hours together at Duke and Wade was one of the most respected person anyone knew.
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