Roger Kent Messer, 66, of Dunedin, FL, died Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Bay Pines VA Healthcare System.
Born in Canton, OH, he moved here from New Garden in 1983. He retired as a carpenter after 45 years. He was owner R & G Handyman Services and worked for the Pasco County School Board. He also worked as a truck driver and at Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Course in Clearwater, FL. He was an Army veteran of Vietnam. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Dunedin. Roger was an avid golfer and Ohio State Buckeye football fan. He enjoyed driving his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and camper.
Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Ginger; son, Keith “KC” Charles Messer; three stepdaughters, Jennifer Goldsmith, Joanna Pike, and Carey Menough; a brother, Larry; 8 grandchildren; a niece, two nephews, and many aunts, uncles and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be at 10:00 AM on Sat., Dec. 14th at First UMC of Dunedin, 421 Main Street, 34698. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Bay Pines VAHCS, c/o Hospice Care Unit, PO Box 5005, Bay Pines, FL 33744. Make check payable to Bay Pines VAHCS-GPF 1086. Services in Ohio will be at a later date.
Please sign the guestbook below.
I am sorry for your loss. Roger was a good family
friend and spent many evenings in my family’s home just hanging out. He was a good person, easy to talk with and wish we could of kept in touch over the years. My prayers are with your family in
this time of pain. God Bless.
Kathie Farmer Cavey
Cape Coral, Florida
Thank you,Roger,for always having a word of encouragement whenever we would meet….I will miss you!
So sorry to hear about Roger. I went to school with Roger. We had such a small class that everyone knew everyone. It is so sad to hear about anyone passing let alone a classmate. My prayers go out to his family. May God give you strength to heal your pain. He will be missed.
WOW, Dodger (Roger) a few months ago when you & Ginger left for a 6 to 8 week trip out west with your new camper in tow of the old faithful shiny Pick up I was so envious of you 2. On your cut short return in 4 weeks I felt so sorry for you & Ginger per your news from the V A. You said you had no pain on my visits to the V A Hospice wing during your short stay & I was happy for that my friend! Rest in Peace! I will sure miss you in Santee each April and miss your pop in visits to the store & Chi Chi’s. Love you Dodger!
Roger was one of my best friends throughout elementary and high school. He was also an usher in my wedding. He was always there when I needed a friend. Goodbye old buddy!
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Ginger and her family in this hour of sorrow.
Aunt Jenny and Uncle Gary
We really loved Roger and the many times he helped us since we lived so close, expecially
in his younger years. Him and I played hours at
a time hitting and pitching the plastic ball and
bat. Roger also helped Phyllis a lot and she
really appreciated his effort. Roger and I built
the garage to our home and the barn in our back
yard. When he was little I would ask him to go
to the mailbox and get the mail and I would time him on a stopwatch. He would run his little
heart out and I would always tell him his times was getting better. He will surely be missed by those of us in Ohio and will be greatly missed by Ginger and those down south. Roger went to be with the Lord way to early. He was
a great guy and nephew.
Ginger and family in Florida.
We are sorry for your loss. Jim still tells stories of playing volleyball with Roger & the fun times they had in Salem. He will be missed.
I just found out yesterday that Roger passed away . my wife and I were away. Roger was a great person. we worked together occasionally and got along great. he’ll be sorely missed by all that knew him. Ginger I’m so very sorry for you loss.
I just learned of Roger’s passing today and am saddened that he left this world too soon. There are many fond memories of him when he was a part of our crowd back in Salem in our younger days. A bit of a “wild child”, he was well liked and great fun to be around. His presence always brightened the atmosphere wherever he was.