James William Messimer: DeLoach Genealogy

Generation: 1

James William Messimer was born on 3 Aug 1950 in , Washington County, Tennessee, (son of Rev. Erby Garfield Messimer and Lorraine Doris Frank); died on 1 Mar 2023 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, .

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BLOUNTVILLE - Dr. James Erby Messimer went to be with the Lord, March 1, 2023 peacefully at his home surrounded by family in Blountville, TN. Known to most as “Doc”, Jim was a loving husband to his wife Elizabeth Ann (Hagie) Messimer, and father to James William Messimer. He was born in Johnson City, on August 3, 1950 to Lorraine (Frank) Messimer and Erby Messimer.

Doc was a graduate of Jonesborough High School and Palmer College of Chiropractic.

Doc was a very active member in his community, serving as mayor of Bristol, TN from 2004 to 2007 and Bristol City Council from 2003 to 2008. He was a proud member of the Tennessee Chiropractic Association, Second Harvest Food Bank, Bristol Host Lions Club, and the Mt Empire Red Cross, serving in various leadership positions. He also sat on the Bristol Regional Board of Directors and Kentucky Christian University Board of Directors for a period of years. He enjoyed serving with the Sullivan County Sheriff Department Reserve, Santa Pal, Healing Hands, the Hands-On Museum, and the Boys and Girls Club.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Donnie and Ronnie Messimer.

He is survived by a loving and large family, including his six grandchildren, Benjamin, Isaiah (Sammy), Lorelei, David, Josiah, and Elliana, and dear friends, Edwin Peters, Bob Smith, and Nancy Morrell.

Doc was a longtime member and elder of West Hills Christian Church in Bristol, Tennessee.

Generation: 2

Rev. Erby Garfield Messimer was born on 21 May 1911 in , , Tennessee, (son of William Hamilton Messimer and Carrie Station Martin); died on 6 Nov 1992 in , , Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, .

Erby married Lorraine Doris Frank. Lorraine was born on 28 Mar 1913 in , , Illinois, ; died on 19 Jun 2003 in , , Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lorraine Doris Frank was born on 28 Mar 1913 in , , Illinois, ; died on 19 Jun 2003 in , , Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, .

Children:

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Donald Ray Messimer was born on 9 May 1940 in , Franklin County, Illinois, ; died on 26 Oct 2001 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, .
Ronald Dean Messimer was born in Feb 1945 in , Arkansas, , ; died on 8 Mar 2018 in , , Tennessee, ; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, .
1. James William Messimer was born on 3 Aug 1950 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 1 Mar 2023 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, .

Generation: 3

William Hamilton Messimer was born on 2 Jul 1870 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, (son of James Alexander Messimer and Nancy Davis); died on 14 Sep 1949 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Morrell Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .

William married Carrie Station Martin. Carrie was born on 1 Nov 1882 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 29 Jan 1941 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Morrell Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carrie Station Martin was born on 1 Nov 1882 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 29 Jan 1941 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Morrell Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .

Children:

Bertha Mae Messimer was born on 8 May 1908 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died on 8 Feb 2000 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Morrell Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee, .
2. Rev. Erby Garfield Messimer was born on 21 May 1911 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 6 Nov 1992 in , , Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, .
Ruby Mary Messimer was born on 28 Sep 1912 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died in Mar 1986; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee, .
Noah Allen Messimer was born on 4 Mar 1914 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died on 21 Jul 1931 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, .
Walter Wyndom Messimer was born on 5 Jul 1915 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died on 20 Aug 2003 in , Pasco County, Florida, ; was buried in Morrell Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .
Lucy Jane Messimer was born on 27 Nov 1916 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Apr 2007 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee, .
James Harding Messimer was born on 18 Sep 1922 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 8 Oct 1949 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Morrell Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .

Generation: 4

James Alexander Messimer was born on 4 Apr 1842 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 10 Feb 1923 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .

James married Nancy Davis about 1865. Nancy was born in Dec 1835; died about 1902; was buried in White Top Baptist Church Cemeter, Grayson County, Virginia, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy Davis was born in Dec 1835; died about 1902; was buried in White Top Baptist Church Cemeter, Grayson County, Virginia, .

Children:

Margaret Jane Messimer was born about 1866 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 31 Oct 1945 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Nat Campbell Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .
4. William Hamilton Messimer was born on 2 Jul 1870 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 14 Sep 1949 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Morrell Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .
Nancy Victoria Messimer was born on 9 Jan 1892 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 8 Jul 1950 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .