Leroy was born on August 13th, 1943, in Iredell County, N.C., to Otis Robert and Florence Alma Pipin Messick.
Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Lavonnie B. Messick, siblings: Alice Joann Shoemaker; Melvin Robert Messick; and Ruby Colene Small.
He is survived by his daughter, Sarah C. Messick, sister in law, Ann Messick, brother and sister in law, Bobby and Kathy Bunton, numerous nieces and nephews and her furry grandchild, Coco.
Leroy was well loved by the local community, and was a familiar face at Spainhours and First Rx Pharmacy. He was also a member of Bristol Drive Baptist Church. Family was very important to Leroy, and he was much loved in return.
A graveside service will be held Friday, April 1, 2022, at 3 pm, at Iredell Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gordon Hospice House and the family of Leroy.
Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Messick Family.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com for the Messick Family.
