Richie Messer Jr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 20, 2026, at the age of 80, Richie Messer Jr. of Dayton, Tennessee passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richie Messer Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richie Messer, Sr. and Frances Messer (Smallwood); and his siblings, Leon Messer and Janet Marple. He is survived by: his wife Linda Messer (Excell) of Dayton; his children, Jennifer VanMeter (Dennis) of Dayton and Doug Messer (Tracey) of Dayton; his grandchildren, Zach VanMeter (Ashley) of Dayton, Grant VanMeter (Brooklyn Conley) of Dayton, Ella VanMeter of Dayton, Joey Messer of Dayton and Courtney Marie Orick of Spring City; and his great grandchildren, Ansley Orick of Spring City and Kyleigh Orick of Spring City.
