Hugh A Messer
May 28, 1935 ~ November 14, 2012
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Hugh A. Messer, 77, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012.
Hugh was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the son of the late Hugh and Mildred Lunsford Messer. He was a retired engineer with 42 years service with American Enka and BASF. He worked as a volunteer with the IRS Tax Return Program and was an election poll worker.
Hugh is survived by his wife, Norma J. Messer; a daughter, Pam Neumeyer of Dillon, Montana; two sons, Doug Messer of Atlanta and Greg Messer and his wife, Michelle, of Wilmington, NC. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Skyler Neumeyer, Samuel Messer and Sydney Messer; a brother, David Messer and his wife, Shirley, of Asheville and nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses in the Intensive Care Unit of Mission Hospital, Memorial Campus, for their loving care.
The Celebration of Hugh's Life will be held at 11:00 am Saturday in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road conducted by the Reverend Bill Snyder.
The family will receive friends following the service.
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I remember meeting Hugh several years ago and one thing that struck me immediately was his sense of humor, congeniality and love of Tennessee football. I am sorry that I lost touch with both Norma and Hugh over the years, but both have special memories for me and I remember Hugh fondly as a man of warmth and grace. My condolences to Norma and Hugh’s family.
We are very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy Sabrina and Eddy.
Dear Norma: I was so sorry to hear about your beloved husband,Hugh, passing. You have my sincere condolences and sympathy. Hold hands with your family and friends and think of life’s joys you shared together.
Your friend, Ran Hoth
To Norma and Family:
The thoughts of all of us here are with you at this difficult time. It is so hard to lose a loved one to whom you were so close. But as human beings, we know these losses are inevitable, but can still be so grateful for the deep love we were so fortunate to experience.
Hugh experienced the joy and miracle of a long, fulfiling life on this amazing planet, and that is pretty much all any of us could ever ask for.
Dear Norma,
Oh behalf of the CBBB and the Austin BBB, I offer our sympathies and prayers following the passing of your husband, Hugh. May you be comforted in the memories you made together over the years.
Wishing you blessings of peace,
Carrie A. Hurt
Norma, May God Bless, Kathryn and I will be thinking of you and your family at this time.
Norma,I am so sorry for your loss ! I truly know how it feels to lose someone you have loved for so long.I don’t have the words to express but please know you and your family will be in my prayers.If you ever feel the need to talk to someone that has experienced this ,I would be honored to be that person. You are an elegant woman. God be with you. Jerry
Norma, you and the Messer family are in my thoughts and prayers. We have enjoyed many BBB meetings and outings with you and Hugh.
Dear Norma, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Jan
Norma, On behalf of the BBB of Metro NY please accept our deepest sympathy. You and your family are in our thoughts.
Norma,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. May the memories of your life together comfort you and your family at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Norma, Jan and I always enjoyed visiting with you and Hugh at all of the BBB meetings. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
David
So sorry to hear of Hugh’s death. As you know I worked with him in engineering before I worked with you in the corporate building. Your family, as was mine, was an Enka Family and I have many great memories and thoughts of you and Hugh. Please express my condolences to Norma and the rest of your family. Joe and Shannon
Dear Norma,
So sorry to hear of Your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Warren Clark
Norma,
Norma,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. I will always remember
Hugh and how much he loved Tennessee football. We are here for you. Don & Jeanne Holder
dear norma—Hilda & I remember fondly both you & Hugh & your graciousness in accepting us into the BBB family for a decade in the opening of the CENTRAL GEORGIA BBB. Our hearts go out to you Walter & HILDA wILSON
Norma, I was so sorry to hear of Hugh’s death. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts during this sad time.
Sincerely,
Nan Campbell, Ret. BBB Lubbock, Texas
Greg,
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Todd Stirewalt
I knew Hugh in junior high and in high school.Hugh was always a good friend.God bless Hugh’s family and David’s family.
Norma, we were so sorry to read Hugh’s obit the day Jerry got out of Mission. Would have come to speak to you had I known Hugh was there. Jerry was in 10 days and I know you must need rest now.
You were both special to us.
Shelley Hobbs
Norma – Thinking of you during this difficult time. I hope you find some comfort in memories of your life together and the support of family and friends.
Norma,
On behalf of the BBB in Springfield MO, we extend our sympathy and prayers as you go through this most difficult time.
Norma,
The BBB in Santa Barbara extends it’s condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.
Norma-
While I never had the pleasure of meeting Hugh, I feel as though I knew him. Both Ed and Fred spoke so fondly of Hugh and the times shared together at BBB meetings. I know he was a fine man.
My prayer for you and your family is that your memories comfort and sustain you. My deepest sympathy- Anita Pearre, BBB Atlanta
Norma,
The St. Louis BBB extends its thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Best wishes,
Michelle
My heart felt prayers our with you foundest memories of times spent together as little as they were will always be with me.we thank you for your prayers an help during our time of grief and can do no less in return.