GREENVILLE, TN - James David "J.D." Messer, 61, passed away February 23, 2011 at his home in Greenville. He was born July 15, 1949 in Gastonia, son of Strawder and Anna Pearl Martin Messer, both of Gastonia. 

J.D.was a graduate of Frank L. Ashley High Class of 1967. He served in Vietnam in the US Army. 

He is survived by Robert and Barbara Messer; Shirley and Johnnie Turner; Ruth Seagle; Anna Chambers; Houston and Toni Messer; Mike and Dang Messer; and Donnie and Laura Messer.

BURIAL: Andrew Johnson National Cemetery in Greenville, TN.