Mr. Bradley Lawrence Messer, age 22, of Winder, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at his residence.
Bradley was a graduate of Winder-Barrow High School's Class of 2020 where he served in the JROTC. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served four years of active duty as an Infantryman. Recently, Bradley joined the United States Navy in the Armory. He will be remembered best for his contagious smile that would light up any room and his fun-loving personality.
Bradley was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Eugene Messer Jr; step-father, Jeffery Alan Orr Sr.; sister, Christina Glaze; grandfather, Alvin Eugene Messer Sr.; and maw-maw, Eula Williams.
Bradley is survived by his loving mother, Angie Orr; siblings, Brailee Messer (Greg Cox), Christian Orr, Hilda Joy Pitts (Andrew), Susan Pruett, Kathryn Orr, and Jeffery Alan Orr Jr.; grandparents, Bill Orr (Dee Dee), Virgil Warren (Joyce), Donna Jordan, and Tony Santamaria (Danielle); along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends also survive.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Townson-Smith Funeral Home, 160 5 Point Rd, Robbinsville, NC 28771, with Pastor Bobby Smith and Pastor Teddy Silvers officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Messer Family Cemetery in Bryson City, NC. The family will be receiving friends on Thursday from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM prior to the service at Townson-Smith Funeral Home.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, and Townson-Smith Funeral Home, Robbinsville, is entrusted with the arrangements.
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