George Messer, Jr.
October 22, 1948 ~ July 3, 2014
George Messer, Jr., 65, of Weirton passed away on Thursday July 3, 2014, at the Valley Hospice Care Center North.
Born on October 22, 1948, in East Liverpool, OH, George was a son of the late George and Martha Davis Messer. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Messer.
A United States Air Force Veteran, George retired as a Supervisor in the Boiler House at Weirton Steel, after 32 years of service. In his free time he enjoyed his grandchildren and watching his Pittsburgh Steelers.
He was a member of Weirton Heights Church of Christ, and the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Cooper Vilga Messer; his son, Christopher and Larae Messer; his daughter, Lara Bailie all of Weirton, WV; his brothers, James and Robin Messer of Weirton, WV and Charles Messer of Waverly, OH; his sisters, Marilyn Walker and Tamara (Sam) Hughes all of Weirton, WV; two grandchildren, Hayden and Laila Bailie.
Visitation will be 2-4 & 6-8 PM Monday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV, where funeral services will be held 11 AM Tuesday.
Minister Steve Smithbauer will preside.
Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton with military services conducted by the American Legion Honor Guard.
So sorry to hear this. Keeping the family in prayers. Deepest sympathy…terry (jones) kelly
You are in our thoughts and prayers, Chris. Love, Mike and Trish Goodyear
We are all saddened to learn of George’s passing, and will miss him dearly. Our hearts and prayers are with you all. We love you guys!
Deepest condolences to Rebecca & Family. George was a classmate thru grade and high school.
Class of 1966
Craig Heaton
Becky and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda (Snider) Stansberry
Becky, I’m so saddened by your loss. You and the family have my deepest condolences. My love and prayers are with you all. Maxine Berisford
We are sending our love and sympathy for a life well-lived. Our hearts ache with the news of George’s passing, and we pray for strength and comfort for his family. What a remarkable testament to a good man to see what great people Chris & Lara are.
I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.
-Leo Buscaglia
Chris, LaRae and family, I am so very sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Be with you and your family in your time of need
I’ve know George for more than 40 years. We used to play tennis behind the community center with a few other guys. Great times a lot of fun. Worked in the Boiler House with him for years. He was a great guy and I will miss him. R.I.P. my friend.