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1957

DIED

2020

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2518 W Dixon Blvd

Shelby, North Carolina

Ricky Messick Obituary

Ricky Eugene Messick, age 62, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife, Debra Messick and grandson Preston Messick of the home, a daughter, Wendi Adams (Eric) of Shelby, NC, a brother, Norman Keith Messick (Kim) of Shelby, NC, and three grandchildren, Eric Adams, Jr., Sophie Isabella Adams, and Logan Alexander Adams.

Born in Cleveland County on March 20, 1957 Rick was the son of the late Norman Burris Messick and Shirley Messick Hamrick and was preceded in death by his son, Brandon Kenneth Messick.

Rick enjoyed fishing, gardening, beach trips, flower gardens, BBQ-cook-outs, and spending time with his family and friends.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Cleveland Funeral Services Chapel. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Dover Baptist Church. Burial will follow the funeral service at the Allen Memorial Family Cemetery.

To sign the guest book, please go to www.clevelandfuneralservices.com

A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Shelby Star from Mar. 9 to Mar. 11, 2020.

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Lisa LeGrand

March 10, 2020

Prayers of comfort for you at this time.
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Cousin Linda

March 9, 2020

Rick was a good man. He was always so sweet growing up. My heart goes out to his family and especially Keith. Thinking about you and sending prayer for comfort and peace. Much love.

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Cleveland Funeral Services Chapel

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Mar

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Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Dover Baptist Church

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11

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Allen Memorial Family Cemetery

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