Ira L. Messer Jr.
February 3, 1943 - May 13, 2020
Ira L. Messer Jr. 77, of Kermit, West Virginia passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, West Virginia. He was born in New Howard, WV on February 3, 1943 to the late Ira L. Messer Sr. and Elizabeth Polly Messer. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Spaulding Messer and his first wife, Helen Mollett. Ira is survived by two sons, Ira L. (Phelecia) Messer III, John Dee Messer both of Kermit, WV; three daughters, Melissa Lee (James) Gholson of Ironton, WV, Debbie (Larry) Allen of Crum, WV and Ida Mae (Tim) Brewer of Kermit, WV along with 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three siblings, Roy Glenn Messer of Logan, WV, Eloise Diamond of Columbus, OH and Irene Toler of Wharncliffe, WV. There will be a private funeral with Bruce Justice officiating. Burial will follow at the Kyler Mountain Cemetery in Kermit, WV. Arrangements are under the direction of the Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, KY.
Ira L. Messer Jr. 77, of Kermit, West Virginia passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, West Virginia. He was born in New Howard, WV on February 3, 1943 to the late Ira L. Messer Sr. and... View Obituary & Service Information