Jeffysan Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Clawson L. Messer, age 73, took his final flight at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. His last battle was with lung cancer and he fought the good fight. He was surrounded by his two sons, loving wife of 49 years and other family. Chief Master Sgt. Messer retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1984 after proudly serving for 30 years. His last assignment was at Hurlburt Field with the 8th Special Operations Squadron as Chief Loadmaster and Superintendent of Operations. He delivered the Daily News from 1988 to 2003 and was awarded Carrier of the Year. He was a man who loved his family and friends. He liked to fish, hunt, was a Boy Scout leader, coached Little League baseball and won the county championship in North Carolina. C.L. enjoyed playing golf and made a hole in one twice, 12 months apart. C.L. was preceded in death by his mother and father, Wilbert and Venie Messer; and his older brother, Albert Messer. He is survived by his wife and golf partner, Jewell Stanley Messer; two sons, Bill Messer and wife Kimberly Messer of Gulf Breeze, Fla., and Mark Messer; six grandchildren, Matthew Chambliss, Garret Mullins, Kyle Messer, Lauren Messer, Graham Messer and Margaret Messer; one sister, Doris Flowers and husband Daniel; one brother, M.D. Messer and wife Gertrude of Dunn, N.C.; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Twin Cities Cremation Services and Funeral Home, 1405 John Sims Pkwy E., Niceville, Fla. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, at Twin Cities Funeral Home with the Rev. David DuVall officiating. Interment will take place at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at Barrancas National Cemetery. The family would like to thank all the friends and neighbors for their support and prayers throughout this time. Also, thanks to Emerald Coast Oncology staff and doctors for their great care during this time. A special thanks to Dr. Eric Sandwith, who gave C.L. some extra time with us. Expressions of sympathy and memories may be shared at www.twincitiescremationsfunerals.com. __________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Davenport Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 CL "Chief" a Warrior, Comrade-in-Arms & friend has joined his Talon brothers on the wings of God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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