Kenneth P. Messex, 57 of Washington passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 in St. Louis.

Mr. Messex, son of Russell Messex and wife Betty nee Burgoon was born December 21, 1958 in Washington, Missouri.

Mr. Messex worked at Pendaflex in Union and Integram in Pacific until his retirement.

He enjoyed arrowhead hunting, fishing and spending time in the outdoors.

He was a member of the Narcotics Anonymous and just reached eleven years clean.

Mr. Messex was preceded in death by his father, Russell Messex; his son Jon Messex and three infant daughters, Kristy, Katy and Rachael.

He is survived by his son, Joshua Messex of Rolla; his daughter, Jessica Price of Arnold; his mother, Betty Messex of Washington; three brothers, Timothy Messex and wife Christine, Tyrone Messex and Glennon Messex all of Union; one sister, Mary Dye of Union; four grandchildren, Caleb Messex, Jonathan Messex, Sophia Ogden and Jace Coverdell; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and many friends.