"Bill" Henry David Messex Sr., 67 of Leslie passed away Thursday, November 3, 2011 at his home.

Mr. Messex, son of the late Frank Messex and wife Elizabeth nee Head was born October 26, 1944 in St. Clair, Missouri.

On September 29, 1973 he was united in marriage to Judith Brugnone in Pacific. He was a member Royal Neighbors of America since 1974.

He worked at Sporlan Valve Company for 37 years until his retirement on March 27, 2007.

Mr. Messex was preceded in death by his Parents, Frank and Elizabeth Messex; two Brothers, John Messex and Joe Messex and one Sister, Anna Mae Hill.

Loving Husband of Judith Messex of Leslie; Beloved Father of Henry David Jr. Messex and wife Amy of Bourbon and Mary Elizabeth Messex and special friend Jarrett Branson of Sullivan; Beloved Brother of Ed Messex and wife Dixie of Cadet, Jim Messex and wife Linda of Union, Jerry Messex and wife Mary of Bland, Tom Messex of Garden City, Kansas, Evelyn Vanderpool of Gerald, Mary Zekoll and special friend Stephen Greer of Villa Ridge and Pearl Courtway of Gerald; Beloved Grandfather of Colby Messex, Brandon Messex and Bryanna Messex; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.