Betty Sanders & Charlie Holleman contributed this message on Monday, March 1, 2010:

dear chris i am so sorry about jim and the fact that i could not be at the funeral. iwill never forget what a good neighbor he was how he helped keep our road in good condition. please convey my condolances to your children, grand-children, and in-laws. love, betty sanders and family

Asheville, NC

Les and Sandy Clark contributed this message on Sunday, February 28, 2010:

Brian, We were so shocked to hear about your dad. By your many happy comments of him I know he was a very special man and a very special dad to you. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to call on us. We will be thinking about you and Shawn. Les and Sandy

Candler, NC
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Ray & Sue Wheeler contributed this message on Saturday, February 27, 2010:

Our thoughts and prayers are with yall!

North Grosvenordale, CT
eMail: RSunray1@aol.com

Calvin Robinson contributed this message on Friday, February 26, 2010:

Dear Chris, Brian, Gene and family. I am very sorry for your loss. I must tell you that I do not have any memory of Jim that is not pleasant and happy. He was a gentle, kind, happy and loved man. You must be proud to have been a part of his family and to carry on his legacy. I think he lived his life well and is now in heaven praising God with other good men like Bill Plemmons that went before. They were examples for us all and let us all honor their legacy by living for Jesus. May God bless you during your time of sorrow and show you peace that transcends all understanding. In Christ, Calvin Robinson

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linda messer penland contributed this message on Friday, February 26, 2010:

dear chris iam so sorry to hear about jimmy,iknow everyone will miss him.i remember when me ,hilda and shirley stayed with jim and you i was 10 years old and i climed up in the tree waiting to see him come home from work he was so good to us.aways smiling. those were such good memmorys so innocent back then,it brings tears to my eyes.those were such good times but i know he has a much bigger smile now looking at jesus and all our love ones. love linda

leicester n. c, n.c
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linda messer contributed this message on Friday, February 26, 2010:

dear chris im so sorr

leicester , n.c.
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debbie haynes contributed this message on Friday, February 26, 2010:

dear messer family: my name is debbie (rickman) haynes. i worked with jim at alexander news many years ago. jim was always so kind and gentle and a hard worker. i just saw jim at rite-aid on thurs. feb. the 18th and we talked while waiting for our medications, it was so good to see him. my thoughts and prayers are with your family. debbie haynes

candler, nc
eMail: drh072858@charter.net

Krista Crowe contributed this message on Friday, February 26, 2010:

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this incredible hard time. Jim was such a kind man and will be greatly missed. What a loss. May God bless you and comfort you in His mighty arms.

Candler, NC
eMail: crowe2nd@yahoo.com

Bethany, Sierra, Meredith and Mackenzie Robinson contributed this message on Friday, February 26, 2010:

Dear Aunt Chris...our hearts are so heavy and so sad for the loss of Uncle Jim. He was always such a good, gentle, kind man. I'll never forget being really sick at times when I was small and he'd bring me a stack of comic books to read. In fact, I can remember being in the hospital when I was 5 and him bringing me a big stack of new ones to read to take my mind off everything else going on. All my memories of Uncle Jim are good ones. We were blessed to have him in our lives; he was a remarkable man--we'll all miss him. You're all in our prayers during this difficult time. Love, Bethie and the little Tigers

Candler, NC
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Roy and Zelda Poston contributed this message on Friday, February 26, 2010:

CHRIS AND FAMILY, WE ARE SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF JIM. WE BOTH THOUGHT HE WAS SO NICE. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE FOR ALL. LOVE IN CHRIST ROY AND ZELDA

Aransas Pass, Texas
eMail: ZMPOSTON 832@wmconnect.com

starnes cove baptist church contributed this message on Friday, February 26, 2010:

brian, the mens sunday school class wish you to know that you and your family are in our hearts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.

asheville, n.c
eMail: tonywaldrop@charter.net

Bruce Fisher contributed this message on Friday, February 26, 2010:

Betty and I are so sorry to hear about Jimmy's passing..sorry we are unable to be there, but our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mary and Sammy send their sympathy also.

Mt. Juliet, TN
eMail: betty.fisher@comcast.net

William Cline Plemmons contributed this message on Friday, February 26, 2010:

My sincere condolences to Christine and family. I don't think that I really knew Jim very well, since we live so very far away in Virginia and had not often met - but still he and Christine together have raised such a fine family that it reflects so well of Jim too. I do know that it's a tough loss - losing your mate - and coming at such a young age - so my heartfelt sympathies are with all of you in this very sad moment of grief. Love --- Cline

Suffolk, Virginia
eMail: wplemmons@yahoo.com

Hobert Fisher contributed this message on Friday, February 26, 2010:

To the family, you have my deepest sympathy for your loss.

Lexington, North Carolina
eMail: Samuari@lexcominc.net

Brad Allen contributed this message on Friday, February 26, 2010:

Gene, Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Brad Allen Employees Of B. Allen Const. Inc.

Candler, NC
eMail: hotroddw@bellsouth.net

The Howell Family contributed this message on Friday, February 26, 2010:

Jim Messer is one of the best men that ever lived. A devoted father,husband and true friend. He is and will always be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Candler, NorthCarolina

Esther Kirkpatrick contributed this message on Friday, February 26, 2010:

Chris and family, We wanted you all to know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Wish we could be there. Aunt Esther Kirkpatrick Evon and Carl Brown Kathy and Jerry Sumner Jr. and Sharon Kirkpatrick

Thomasville, NC
eMail: candebrown@northstate.net

jim messer contributed this message on Friday, February 26, 2010:

just wanted to say we are sorry for your loss you will be in our thoughts and prayers mike hayes &family

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Linda McClure contributed this message on Friday, February 26, 2010:

Chris, I cannot began to tell you how I feel about you losing your Dear Husband. I am truly so very sorry for that but at the same time can rejoice knowing that Jim is in Heaven with his Heavenly Father now and he is rejoicing and having no more pains because he has a brand new body now. Again I am truly so sorry for your tremendous loss of Jim. LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH CHRIS, Your Friend Forever, Linda

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Kathy Brady contributed this message on Thursday, February 25, 2010:

Chris you may not remember me but Jim and I worked together at Alexander News many years ago.My friend Debbie Haynes called me today to tell me about seeing Jim last week at rite aid I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.May God bless you and your family With love Kathy {Banks} Brady

Asheville, NC
eMail: kobrady6@yahoo.com

Derrick Warren contributed this message on Thursday, February 25, 2010:

Gene our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Derrick,Marlene& Cody

Asheville, N.C.