George Thomas Messer, 74, of Crab Orchard, passed away Sunday, February 10th, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Hospital in Danville. He was the husband of Diana (Smith) Messer whom he married on December 31, 1965. George was born in the community of St. Elmo in Fayette County, Illinois on August 11, 1944. He was a son of the late Levi M. and Marie Fern (Spangler) Messer. George had worked a farmer and cattle hauler. He was a member of The Drakes Creek Baptist Church and the Lincoln County Cattleman's Association.
Survivors Include
His wife of 53 years, Diana Messer of Crab Orchard
Daughter, Denise & Husband Charles Young of Winchester
Son, Greg T. Messer & Wife Karen of Stanford
Sister, Helen & Husband Charles Spangler of Berea
Brother, John Messer & Wife Margaret of Charleston, Illinois
2 Grandsons, Darren & Thomas DeMarse
Special Friend & Caregiver, Hailey Yates
Serving as Pallbearers are Michael Rankin, Charles Young, Lyndon Peck, Richie Hawley, Robbie Mattingly & Tracy Renner
Honorary Pallbearers are Steve Moore & the Adult Sunday School Class of Drakes Creek Baptist Church.
Funeral Service: 11:00 am on Thursday, February 14, 2019
Place of Service: McKnight Funeral Home Chapel
Officiating Minister: Bro. Lester Tirey
Place of Burial: Crab Orchard Cemetery
Visitation will be from 4:00 - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at McKnight Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Gideons International Bible Fund.
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Previous Events
Visitation
13
Feb
229 Main Street
Crab Orchard, KY 40419
funeral
14
Feb
229 Main Street
Crab Orchard, KY 40419
Cemetery Details
Location
Cedar street
Crab orchard, Ky 40419
Gideons International Bible Fund
