Ralph E. Messenger

Ralph E. Messenger, 95, of Crossville, TN passed away on April 1, 2015 at Cumberland House.  Family will receive on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Mayland Church of the Nazarene. Memorial service will be held at 7:00 with Rev. Jason Dyer officiating.

Ralph was born on December 11, 1919 in Baldwin, MI to Elmer and Myrtle Woods Messenger. He served in the United States Army Air Corp, and before retiring he worked as a draftsman in the automotive industry. Ralph enjoyed woodworking and gardening.

Ralph is survived by daughter: Cynthia Messenger, Linda Winningham, Rebecca Skinner (Evan), Bonnie Elderkin, and Melody Hartigan (Scott); grandchildren: Melanie Jones, Melissa Dyer, Lisa Butters, James Gross, Mandy Skinner, Jennifer Farrington, Rusty Winningham, Rena Ortega, Chris Elderkin, Chad Messenger, Chris Messenger, Mark Messenger, Lacey Messenger, Megan Hartle, Justin Gross, Chandler Hartigan, and Amy Messenger; 17 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents Elmer and Myrtle Messenger; wife: Gloria Messenger; son: Mark Messenger; granddaughter Natasha Elderkin.

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