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SMSgt James Matt Messer Jr.

1953 - 2025

SMSgt James Matt Messer Jr. obituary, 1953-2025, Cheyenne, WY

BORN

1953

DIED

2025

James Messer Obituary

SMSgt James Matt Messer Jr. 1953- 2025 SMSgt James Matt Messer Jr., age 71, of Pineville, KY, passed on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the VA Hospital, Lexington, KY. He was born in Bell County, KY, on October 27, 1953, to James and Ruby Messer.

James served 33 years in the United States Air Force and Wyoming Air National Guard.

He was preceded in death by, his parents, daughter, Laura Messer and granddaughter, Shaila Sigward.

James is survived by his daughter, Genevieve Sigward; son James David Messer; grandchildren, Kaullin, Eleccia, Orion, James Hudson, and Ella Mae; great-grandchildren, Leyah, and Juliette; 7 siblings; and Many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service, with Military Honors and Interment, was Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Pineville, KY.

In honor of James, his family invites you to celebrate his life with his favorite meal and a Memorial Poker game on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM, held at the VFW 1881.

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

Published by Wyoming Tribune Eagle from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22, 2025.

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