Kenneth Ray Messel

Kenneth Ray Messel obituary, Temple, GA

Kenneth Ray Messel

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Kenneth Messel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J. Collins Funeral Home and Cremation Service on Feb. 19, 2026.
Mr. Kenneth Ray "Pops" Messel, 77, of Temple, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Tanner Medical Center in Villa Rica.

Pops was born March 28, 1948 in Ohio, the son of the late Ray Messel and the late Joyce Bissett Messel. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. Pops was a painter for M&M Painting. He enjoyed spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda May Shannon Messel, siblings, Pam Evans and Sherri Messel.

Pops is survived by his children, Melissa (Troy) Meals of Temple, Elizabeth Holt, Linda Padgett, Patrick Messel, Raymond Messel all of Villa Rica, brothers, Chris Messel, Mike Messel both of Villa Rica, seven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

In keeping with his wishes, he was cremated.

To send condolences to the family, visit our website at www.jcollinsfuneralhome.com

J. Collins Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Villa Rica is in charge of arrangements.

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