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Don Messervy Obituary
MESSERVY, Don Don Alvin Messervy, Sr., 77, died Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at The Charleston VA Medical Center. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his graveside funeral services at St. Paul's Episcopal Churchyard in Meggett, SC, Monday, May 28, 2007 at Ten-thirty O'clock. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Sunday May 27, 2007 between five and seven O'clock. Don Messervy was born in Greenville, SC, March 15, 1930, the son of Luder Cadow Messervy and Lois Villna Crenshaw Messervy and raised in Meggett, SC. He was a retired Construction Superintendent for Sanders and Brother's Construction Company. Mr. Messervy was best known for all the road construction projects he helped build from Folly Beach, West Ashley, the Naval Weapons Station to Moncks Corner. He was also a Veteran of the US Army during the Korean War. His hobbies were gardening, animals and spending time with his family and friends. Surviving are daughters, Donna Onez Messervy Clark (Richard) of Shelby, NC, Cindy Ann Messervy Sanders (Frank) of San Antonio, TX; sons, Don Alvin Messervy, Jr. (Susan S.) of Holly Hill, SC, Anthony Craig Messervy (Susan C.) of James Island, SC; brothers, Thomas William Messervy (Peggy) of James Island, SC, Luder Cadow Messervy, Jr. (Dale) of James Island, SC; sisters, Martha Virginia Messervy Bryson of Greenville, SC, Carolyn Jean Messervy McLeod (Robert) of Southern Pines, NC, Patricia Maria Messervy Milton (Frederick) of Fredericksburg, VA; 13 grandchildren, Jake, Amy, Jesse, Sam, Chauntelle, Donnie, Philip, Renie, Merritt, Daniel, Jason, Nicole, John-Michael and 5 great-grandchildren, Jason, John, Harley, James and Mason. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty Elizabeth Clark Messervy; son, Burnett Burnie Wilkie Messervy; sisters, Barbara Lynn Messervy McKesson and Hilmer Ann Messervy. The family wishes to give special thanks to the VA Medical Center and especially the Dialysis team for the wonderful care their father received. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016; www.kidney.org. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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Lisa Murray Fennessy
May 30, 2007
Dear Alvin, Craig, Cindy, Donna and family,
I just heard the sad news today of your father's passing. I can attribute all my garden skills to your Dad! I was very fond of him and think of him quite often still. I know he will be missed very much. Your father and all of you are constant in my prayers. With much sympathy,
Lisa Murray Fennessy
Louise (Adams) Heape
May 29, 2007
Dear Luder and family, I just heard about the passing of your brother. You and your family are in my prayers, Louise and Ray Heape
Henry Horres
May 28, 2007
To the Messervy Family - May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He send you His blessings and assurances that Donnie is in His loving care. We remember so many good times with Donnie and Betty and were privileged to bear witness to their bravery, kindness and dignity. Always sharing and loving, they showed us what being neighbors is all about. Mary and I extend our deepest sympathy and our prayers for your comfort and understanding in this time of sorrow.
Mary and Henry Horres
Suzie Levisen
May 27, 2007
Dear Alvin,
I was very saddened to hear of the loss of your father. May you find comfort in knowing that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family this evening, tomorrow, and during the days to come.
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Bill and Sandra Davis
May 26, 2007
Our condolences to the Messervy family. Alvin and I work together and knowing Alvin I understand what a nice person Mr. Messervy must have been. Our prayers are with the family.
Julie McKamey
May 26, 2007
Craig and family ~ my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the Lord wrap His loving arms around all of you and comfort you.
Rita Kern
May 25, 2007
We were saddened to learn of Donnie's passing. Our sincerest condolences to his entire family and his friends.
We enjoyed the many breakfasts we shared with Donnie and members of his family on our many trips to Charleston. Breakfast at the Huddle House won't be the same without him.
Donnie and family are in our thoughts any prayers. We are sorry we can't be there, but know you are in our hearts.
Love to All
Kenny,Rita & Kelly Kern
Beth Warren
May 25, 2007
So sorry to hear of Don's passing. I worked with him at Sanders, he was a very caring guy. He actually brought me a bird that he found on a job site once because my husband ran a pet shop. I took it it a vet we knew who worked with the wild birds and it was a baby vulture they named Sedwick Messervy. He called me every day to check in on Sedwick. He will be greatly missed by the people he touched. So sorry for your loss.
Woodrow (Nicky) & Ann, Allen & Leisa Watts
May 25, 2007
Luder, TW, Patti sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. My sympathies are for the whole Messervy family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I think of your mother and father often.
Ed and Mildred Howell
May 25, 2007
Don Messervy will be missed. He and his wife and children were great neighbors for a number of years on Folly Beach. Our sincere condolences are extended to the family.
Joe&Pam Flood
May 25, 2007
Messervy Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You know we loved your Mother and Dad very much. Joe and I will be with you Monday. We love you.
Sonya Behling Eason
May 25, 2007
Sorry to hear of your lose. Don's g-grandfather, Luder Cadow Behling was my g-grandfather's(Albert Henry Behling, Esq) brother. I am writing the history of the Behling family and would love to have any old stories of Don's to add to my book & to update his family's information. Send me an email address & I will email 4 generations of his family history. My email address is [email protected]
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