Charles W. Messerly, Sr.
March 27, 1933 ~ June 16, 2004
Charles W. Messerly, Sr. 71, of Weirton, died Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at Kindred Hospital in Oakdale, PA.
He was born March 27, 1933 in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of the late Warren William Messerly and Lillie Ora Duff Messerly. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Joanne Helling.
Charles retired with 10 years of service from Air Products and Chemicals in Weirton where he worked as an electrical technician. He was a member of Cove Presbyterian Church, B.P.O.E. 1801, American Legion Post 10, and A.A.R.P. Charles was also a lifetime member, and past president, of the Weirton Termite Baseball Association. He served his country in the U.S. Army.
Charles is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Calvert Harman Messerly of Weirton, whom he married May 1, 1956; three sons, Charles Messerly, Jr. and his wife Cathy of Tomball, TX, Daniel Messerly and his wife Marcy of Wintersville, OH, and Bryan Messerly and his fiancée April Stimeling of Morgantown, WV; one daughter, Deborah Hawthorne of Weirton; one brother, James Messerly and his wife Mary of Stow, OH; one sister, Nanna Schilling and her husband John of Martins Ferry; seven grandchildren, Robert Hawthorne, Rhonda Hawthorne Johnston, and Michael, David, Derek, Wyatt, and D.J. Messerly; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 PM Friday at the Greco-Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. An Elks service will be held 7:30PM Friday at the funeral home. Additional visitation will be held Saturday from 12:30 PM until the 1:30PM funeral services at the funeral home with Rev. Michael Lenno presiding. Burial will follow at Highland Hills Memorial Gardens, Follansbee, WV with Military Services conducted by the Weirton V.F.W. Post 2716 Firing Squad, the Evert Maki American Legion Post 10 Honor Guard, and the Tri-State Marine Corps.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Weirton Termite Baseball Association, P.O. Box 2557, Weirton, WV 26062. Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com.
Charles was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family with all of his heart.
Charles volunteered his time with so many countless hours in youth sports organizations.
Even though he battled health issues most of his life, Charles had a wonderful life.
He has given his family so many wonderful memories, that we will never forget.
All of his family will deeply miss him, but his memory will never be forgotten
We love you dad.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
The Messerly Family, We were saddend to hear of Chuck’s passing. He was a kind, wonderful man and we were fortunate to know him and his family. How he loved his family and didn’t hesitate to boast about each and every one of them. He was a proud man. How he loved baseball and loved talking about it. We were lucky to be involved with him at the Termite fields. He and Libby worked so hard out there. They spent countless hours doing volunteer work for the kids! He will be sadly missed by a lot of people. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. The Lahrs
Dear LIbby & family- My deepest and sincere sympathy to you and your family. We have always thought of you and Chuck and part of our family. We will miss him. Love, Marian,Bill & Amy Cattrell
Dear Libby and Family: I was so sorry to hear of Chuck’s passing. He had a very special place in my heart. You always opened your home to me while growing up and it often felt like my second home. Those years provided me with precious memories that I will always cherish and hold dear to my heart. Please know you are and will remain in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Carolyn
Dear Mrs. Messerly,Chuck,Cathy, Michael,and David, So sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. I know you will miss him very much. You are in my prayers. Lynn Mikesell and family
To the family of Charles Messerly Very sorry to read about you loss. Our families were very close many years ago. We send our deepest sympathy. Beverly and Elmer
Dear Aunt Libby & family, Please know that we send our deepest sympathy with love and support to you all. I wish we could have made it to the service, but Carl had polyps removed yesterday and was not going to be able to drive for 24 hours. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Jackie Lou,Carl, Justin, Jared, and Christin
Mrs. Messerly & Chuck, So sorry to hear about your loss. I am sure he will be missed by all of his family but know you have great memories that no one can take from you. God Bless & know that our thooughts & prayers are with you.
Mrs. Messerly & Chuck, So sorry to hear about your loss. I am sure he will be missed by all of his family but know you have great memories that no one can take from you. God Bless & know that our thooughts & prayers are with you.
Mrs. Messerly, Chuck & Family, We were sorry to hear about the loss in your family. Our thoughts & prayers go out to you in your time of need. God Bless!
Dear Libby and Family, We are so sorry that we did not get to be with you on Saturday. We are thankful that we did get to visit with you and the family on Friday. Don’t forget that we will see you in August. Our love and sympathy to you. We will miss Chuck. Love, Kent and Kay
Dear Libby and Family, We are so sorry that we did not get to be with you on Saturday. We are thankful that we did get to visit with you and the family on Friday. Don’t forget that we will see you in August. Our love and sympathy to you. We will miss Chuck. Love, Kent and Kay
Dear Libby and Family, We are so sorry that we did not get to be with you on Saturday. We are thankful that we did get to visit with you and the family on Friday. Don’t forget that we will see you in August. Our love and sympathy to you. We will miss Chuck. Love, Kent and Kay
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
Dear Mrs. Messerly and family, We have wonderful memories of Mr. Messerly during your visits to Tomball and the parties we were able to attend together. We always enjoyed visiting with you and Mr. Messerly and catching up on the Weirton news, as well. We will never forget the kindness you showed us and our girls. Our sincerest sympathy and God’s blessings to you and yours. Love,