James Messer

James Messer

James Messer Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Aug. 17, 2010.
MESSER, James W. "Jim," 64, of Ruthville, Va., passed away Sunday, August 15, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Jean Marie Messer; stepchildren, Barbara Walton (Freddie), Lynda Watson, Sheila Hambright, Boyd "Bubba" Hambright, Tammy Khelfa; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; mother, Betty Rambeaut (Grady); brother, Bobby Messer (Gail); sisters, Mildred Crissman (Criss), Collene Barbour and Judy Crissman. The family will receive friends from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, and from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, where a service will follow Wednesday at 6 p.m. Interment will be private.



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August 24, 2010

So sorry to hear about Jim's passing. I used to work with him at Atlantic Machinery. He was one of my favorite people to work with and he taught me alot.

August 17, 2010

Sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
Brenda and Dustin Wilder

Tom Harris

August 17, 2010

I am sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I use to work with him at Mitchell Distributing in Chester.

David Squires

August 17, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Donna, Jackie, and Karla Rose

August 17, 2010

We are so sorry for your lose. You will be in our prayers.

Richard Vaughan

August 17, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 17, 2010

Dearest Jean and family,

Jim was truly a wonderful man who always gave of himself to so many others and rarely ever asked for anything in return. For those of us who had the honor of knowing him, the honor of being his friend, we are better people and we are forever grateful - for he taught us all so much, straight from his heart, through his wisdom and through his care and concern he had for others. We will miss him always.

Angie and Ernie Walker

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