R. Richard Messick's Obituary
R. Richard Messick, Jr., 76 , of Rehoboth Beach, DE died on Friday, June 22, 2007 at the Harbor Healthcare Center, Lewes, DE. He was born on October 16, 1930, in Lewes, DE son of the late Ralph Richard Messick Sr. and Margaret (Marvel) Messick.
Mr. Messick was a Data Processor for the DuPont Company for many years. He was an avid Blue Hen Fan and for many years he worked with the Rehoboth Beach Little League. He was a US Army veteran and had served in the Presidential Honor Guard in Washington DC following the war.
He was predeceased by his wife Helen Jean Messick in 2005 and his daughter Nancy Lee in 1971. He is survived by his son, Richard W. Messick and his wife Lynda of Georgetown, DE; a granddaughter, Samantha Melvin and her husband Joe of Georgetown, DE; a grandson, Will Messick of Georgetown, DE; a brother, Ted Messick of Rehoboth Beach, DE; and a sister, Shirley Carey of Milton, DE; and a good friend Bonnie Futcher of Rehoboth Beach, DE. Funeral services with Rev. Randy Booth officiating will be held at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at 2:00 PM where friends may call one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Epworth Methodist Cemetery, Rehoboth Beach, DE.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, 333 Lancaster Avenue, # 414, Wynnewood, PA 19096.
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