Charles "Jack" Jackie Messmore Obituary (1933

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mr. "Jack" Charles Jackie MessmoreMr. "Jack" Charles Jack Messmore, age 85, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on July 26, 1933 in Jefferson County, Indiana. He was the loving son of the late Joseph Messmore and Edna Furnish Martin. He resided most of his life in Jefferson County and was of the Methodist faith. He was a 1951 graduate of Central High School on Ryker's Ridge in Jefferson County. He was inducted into the United States Army on August 21, 1954 in Madison, Indiana. He rose to the rate of Specialist Four during the Korean Conflict serving in Battery C, 524th FA Battalion working as a wireman and switchboard operator. He was honorably discharged on April 20, 1956 and transferred to the Reserves remaining there until discharged on August 27, 1959. Jack was first united in married to Jean Detmer on June 20, l953 in Milton, Kentucky. This marriage was blessed with a son Jack Douglas and a daughter Linda. He later married Glenda Davis on June 15, l990 in Vevay, Indiana and they enjoyed the past 29 years together. They traveled to nearly all 50 states and celebrated life together. Jack retired from the Indiana-Kentucky Electric Corporation as an instrument mechanic A after 39 years of service. Earlier in life he worked at the Goodman Jester Department Store in downtown Madison in stock and sales. He served as Madison Township Trustee for 12 years from 1970-1982. He served on the Jefferson County Welfare Board and the Jefferson County Red Cross Board for ten years. Jack was past President of the Madison Consolidated School Board, serving from 1971-1976. Jack enjoyed all kinds of sports, visiting with his friends at the American Legion, and wintering in Ellenton, Florida. He held membership in Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion, the AmVets, and former membership in Madison Moose Lodge No. 765 and the Madison Elks Lodge No. 524. Jack had fought a gallant fight with his health for the past three years and was lovingly cared for by his beloved wife, Glenda. Jack died on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at 11:28 a.m. at the River Terrace Health Campus in Madison, Indiana with his loving wife at his side. Click Here for Funeral Service VideoA LOVING FAMILY Jack will be missed by his loving wife of 29 years, Glenda Ann Davis Messmore of Madison, Indiana; his son, Jack Douglas Messmore and his wife Gail of Indianapolis, Indiana; his daughter, Linda Howell and her husband Don of Knoxville, Tennessee; his step daughter, Debra Scudder of New Castle, Indiana; his step son, David W. Hoffman of Lexington, Kentucky; his grandchildren, Ian Byers (Michelle), Kyle Messmore (Natalie), Eric Skirvin (Ashley), Lauryn Garvey (Josh), Kelley Messmore Furman (T.J.), and Kaiti Howell; his great grandchildren, Abby Byers, Kate Byers, Jack Messmore, Michael Messmore, Bryce Skirvin, Harper Skirvin, and Grace Garvey; his step grandchildren, Ethan Scudder and Brittney Lamping (Brad); his step great grandson, Granger Lamping; his half sister, Nancy Lauderbaugh and her husband, Steve of Madison, Indiana; his half brother, Jerry Messmore of Madison, Indiana; his cousins, Harold Lee Furnish and Gary Furnish; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph David "Smokey" Messmore, died January 29, 1976, his mother, Edna M. Furnish Martin, died December 31, 1996, his half brother, Thomas Greg "Turtle" Messmore, died April 4, 2002, and his half sister, Annette Messmore Hackett, died January 6, 2015. GRAVESIDE SERVICEPer Jack's request a graveside service will be conducted Sunday, March 10, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., at the Grandview Memorial Gardens, 9306 North US 421 near Madison, Indiana with Interment to follow. A final salute and full military honors will be provided by Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion.MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson County Red Cross or Our Hospice. Cards are available at the funeral homes. Online condolences, www.morgan-nay.comMake An Online Memorial Donation To send a flower arrangement in memory of Charles "Jack" Jackie Messmore, please click here to visit our sympathy store.