Robert Messer

Waynesville, Robert Hugh Messer, age 76, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Skyland Care Center in Sylva. A native of Haywood County, he was preceded in death by his father, Jarvis Dee Messer; grandparents, Marion Lucius and Mattie Leatherwood Messer. Robert developed a love for farming while being raised by his grandparents and he enjoyed farming until he became ill. He loved bluegrass music and square dancing. He was of the Baptist faith. He retired from Dayco Inc. and the Town of Waynesville. He never met a stranger and could always drum up a conversation. Robert was a hardworking man who always had time to help others. He is survived by the mother of his children, Judy McCall Messer; two daughters, Robin Fisher and her husband, Derek, of Waynesville and Kim Wike and her husband, Ed, of Sylva; three grandchildren, Emma and Allie Fisher and Lane Wike. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in the Waynesville Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with Reverend Allen Scroggs officiating. Burial will follow at Garrett-Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:30 Wednesday at the funeral home. The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be made to Skyland Care Center, 193 Asheville Highway Sylva, North Carolina 28779 or Maple Leaf Adult Respite, 63 Elmwood Way, Suite C100 Waynesville, North Carolina 28786. The family extends a special thanks to the staff of Maple Leaf Adult Respite and Skyland Care Center for the excellent care they provided. Also a special thanks to Emily Shuler, FNP-C for the years of medical care she has provided. "We love all of you and are ever indebted".

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