James Henry Messer's obituary , Passed away on October 17, 2025 in Salisbury, North Carolina

James Henry Messer

July 3, 1946 - October 17, 2025 (79 years old)

Salisbury, North Carolina

James Henry Messer's obituary , Passed away on October 17, 2025 in Salisbury, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Powles Funeral Home Inc

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James Henry Messer

July 3, 1946 - October 17, 2025 (79 years old)

Salisbury, North Carolina

James Henry Messer Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Henry Messer of Salisbury, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 79, on October 17, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Henry Messer and Margie Seay Messer; and his wife Linda Farmer Messer. He is survived by: his children, Michelle Hammill of Richfield, NC, Holly Smith (Brian) of Salisbury, NC and Aaron Messer (Ginna) of Durham, NC; his grandchildren, Logan Hammill, Savannah Messer, Ethan Barber, Luke Smith and Owen Smith; and his brother Vergil Messer (Pat).

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the East Corinth Baptist Church (12510 Stokes Ferry Rd, Gold Hill, NC 28071). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorials may be made to Veteran Support Foundation, vsf-usa.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Powles Funeral Home Inc



Sat

Oct 25

Visitation

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

East Corinth Baptist Church
12510 Stokes Ferry Rd, Gold Hill, NC 28071

Sat

Oct 25

Funeral service

11:00 AM

East Corinth Baptist Church
12510 Stokes Ferry Rd, Gold Hill, NC 28071

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