Billy Messer

Born in Paris, TN on January 17, 1947

Departed on March 15, 2012 and resided in Hendersonville, TN

MESSER, Billy A., age 65, passed away March 15, 2012. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Nell Messer. Billy was a very successful business man, serving as President of Provider Enterprise LLC. He overcame many obstacles in his life but never let anything hold him back from the life he wanted to lead. He never met a stranger and would give to others without a second thought. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. Besides his family being his life, he was also an avid fisherman who loved the lake. He was truly a great man and will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Judy Messer; daughters, Stacy Shaun Coppock and Shelly Ryan Calonge; grandchildren, Shaun David Coppock, Jr., Shelby Coppock, and Greyson Calonge; father, Frank Messer, Sr.; sisters, Nellie George Austin and Linda Gayle Bob Cathey; brothers, Albert Donna, Buddy, Eddie Sue, and Robert Glenda Messer. A Life Celebration Service will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. at Hendersonville First Baptist Church with Dr. Wade Powers officiating. Active pallbearers will be Shaun David Coppock, Jr., Buddy Messer, Eddie Messer, Robert Messer, Bobby Wright, Dennis Powers, and Rick Judkins. Visitation will be held on Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m.-8 p.m. at HENDERSONVILLE FUNERAL HOME 353 Johnny Cash Pkwy Hendersonville, TN 37075 615 824-3855 hendersonvillefh.com