Bill "Butch" Messer's obituary , Passed away on May 18, 2026 in Asheville, North Carolina

Bill "Butch" Messer

July 11, 1951 - May 18, 2026 (74 years old)

Asheville, North Carolina

Bill "Butch" Messer's obituary , Passed away on May 18, 2026 in Asheville, North Carolina

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Bill "Butch" Messer

July 11, 1951 - May 18, 2026 (74 years old)

Asheville, North Carolina

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Bill Messer Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Bill Messer of Asheville, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 74, on May 18, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid Bill farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Bill is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Carlee Messer and Mary Messer; and his brother Jimmy Dale Messer. He is survived by: his siblings, Alice Donnelly (Mike) of Fairview, NC, Stephen Messer (Kim) of Fairview, NC and Joe Messer of Asheville, NC. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

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May 21, 2026

Gail Joyner wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry to hear about “Butch”. I have a lot of memories growing up when y’all were at uncle Hugh’s and aunt Nan’s. Randy has kept me updated on how all of you are doing. It’s a shame we don’t stay in better touch. Love and prayers to all of you. Gail Hyder Joyner”


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