Charles Messer, Sr.

Charles E. Messer, Sr.
Canton-Charles Edward Messer, Sr., - 63 went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 19, 2003 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

Charles was a native and lifelong resident of Canton. He retired in 1998 from Colbond, Inc. after 33 years of service. His father, T. Bryson Messer, Sr.; a sister, Eula Mae Messer and a brother William Robert Messer preceded him in death.

His mother, Zora C. Messer of Canton, one daughter, Janice Messer Potter, and one son Charles "Eddie" Messer, Jr. and his wife Tammy, all of Canton, survive him. Two grandsons Travis Blake Messer and Tyler Aaron Messer also survive him, along with the mother of his children, Alma Stuart Messer. Survivors also include two brothers: Thad B. Messer, Jr. of Canton, Richard H. Messer of Brevard: three sisters: Lois Messer Holland of Franklin, Mary Messer Gaddis of Canton, and Judy Messer Grant of Sylva. He had numerous nieces and nephews and close friends who loved him dearly.

Charles was an avid sportsman, a gifted and talented musician and songwriter. He composed many beautiful poems. He attended the Center Pigeon Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 21, 2003 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Wells Funeral Homes of Canton. A service of celebration of his life will be at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at the Canton Chapel of Wells Funeral Homes with the Reverends R. G. Garland, Robert Gaddis and J. D. Grant officiating.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Attn: Memorial/Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.

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