Darrell Gordon Messer

Darrell Gordon Messer, 75 of Festus, MO, died Friday at Baisch Nursing Center in Desoto. Darrell was of the Baptist faith and had worked in the meat packing industry. He was preceded in death by his childhood sweetheart and mother of his children, Ruby Johnson Messer; son, Gary Stephen Messer and daughter, Patricia Elizabeth Messer. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Debbie Messer of Texas and Kerry and Lynn Messer of Festus, MO; daughter-in-law, Jeannie Massengill of Springfield, MO. Four grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; brother, John Dell Messer of CA; sisters, Alma Jean Kifer of Muenster, IL, Armentia (Jerry) Adams and Cleo Doris (Roy) Rush all of Jonesboro, AR. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00-1:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM with Rev. Kenny Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Lottie Moon Missions of the Southern Baptist Convention. Memorial service in Festus, MO on Friday at 6:00 p.m. at 1st Baptist Church in Festus.