George "Rick" Messick Jr.

1949 - 2013

George "Rick" Messick Jr. obituary, 1949-2013, Brownsburg, IN

BORN

1949

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Family Funeral Care Rockville West

5791 Rockville Road

Indianapolis, Indiana

George Messick Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 1, 2013.

George Frederick (Rick) Messick Jr. was born on July 21, 1949 and passed away at his Brownsburg, Indiana home on November 1, 2013.

Rick is survived by his loving wife, Barbara; daughter Jeanette Allen; sons, Kevin (Jennifer) Messick and Sean Messick; and grandchildren Andrea Speer, Shelby Messick, Wesley Messick, Madison Messick and Sophie Allen. Rick is additionally survived by his sister L. Barbara (Ed) Ehrbar of El Paso, Tx and brothers Mark (Linda) Messick of Greenwood, IN and Bob Messick of Weatherford, TX.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents George F. and Mary W. Messick.

Rick retired from Precision Propeller Industries, Inc. His hobbies included bird watching, bowling, watching sports, camping and fishing, and traveling. He loved being with his grandchildren and watching them in their activities.

Rick graduated from Center Grove High School in 1967. He attended General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan.


Visitation will be held at Family Funeral Care on Monday, November 4, 2013 from 4-8pm. Funeral Service will be on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 11:00 am at the funeral home.

www.familyfuneralcareindy.com

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November 4, 2013

Vicki Hall

Barb, I am so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 4, 2013

Jan Kasper

Barb, I am so sadden by Rick's passing. He was very fortunate to have a loving wife that aided him with all his health issues. I've told you many times that you are a saint. Now it's time for you to let others help you. You have a caring group of friends from Lilly and please let us know what we can do for you. With deep sympathy, Jan

November 4, 2013

Barbara, we are so very sorry to hear about your loss.
You and Your Family will be in our prayers.
Hold onto our Lord's hand as you walk through
this journey.
Jr & Marge Warren

November 4, 2013

Dave Mees

Barb, I'm so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God's peace be with you during this difficult time.

November 4, 2013

Barbara: We were sorry to hear of the passing of George. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve and Pat Cohen (Bersot Village)

November 4, 2013

Stephanie Menke

Barabara and Family....please know that you are in our thoughts. We are so sorry for your loss.

Karl and Stephanie Menke

November 3, 2013

Jerri Menchhofer

Barbara, I'm so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,


Jerri Menchhofer (Bersot Village)

November 3, 2013

Dave & Carol Scudder

Barbara you and your family are in our prayers. May you find comfort in Jesus, Your Bersot Neighbors

November 3, 2013

Edna Kelly

Barbara and family, I am sorry to hear of Rick's passing. I will try to be there sometime tomorrow night. Not sure as my Mom is in the hospital in Louisville and I have to go there. I will be praying for you all.

November 3, 2013

Barbara, I'm am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Cathy Plummer

November 2, 2013

Steve Smith

Barb, Our hearts are saddened by Ricks passing and our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at your time of loss.

Steve, Tina, and Kelli

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