Clifford Darryl Messer
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Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Rd.
Benton, AR  72015
Friday, December 30, 2022
5:00PM-7:00PM
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
Memory Gardens Cemetery
US-67 Southwest Hervey St.
Hope, AR  71801
Saturday, December 31, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Cemetery
Memory Gardens Cemetery
US-67 Southwest Hervey St.
Hope, AR  71801
Memorial Contributions
Arkansas Children's Hospital
P.O. Box 22222
Little Rock, AR  72203

Clifford Darryl Messer

of Little Rock, AR

April 2, 1936 - December 26, 2022

Darryl Messer, 86, of Little Rock, Arkansas died on Monday, December 26, 2022.
Darryl Messer was born April 2, 1936 to Clifford Messer and Thelma Pickard Messer in Hope, Arkansas. Darryl graduated high school and began his career as a hardware salesman. Darryl retired in 1997 from Baird & Company. Darryl and Joyce lived in Pine Bluff, Arkansas for 50 years. Darryl held many positions including as a school board member for Watson Chapel Public Schools for 15 years and a charter member of the Watson Chapel Lions Club. Darryl enjoyed duck hunting and fishing.
Darryl is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Joyce Greenlee Messer. Darryl leaves behind two children, Andy (Sharon) Messer and Leigh Ann (Dickie) Hooton. Grandchildren, Lauren (Kyle) Taylor, Austin (Olivia) Messer, Brett (Melissa) Hooton, Nikki (Chris) Magee and Whitney (Zack) Redmon. Great-grandchildren, Selby and Thomas Hooton; Luke and Julianne Magee and Annabelle, Lillian, Thatcher and Sophie Redmon; Mason and Mackenzie Taylor and Ansley Messer. Darryl is also survived by his sister, Nita McDonald and several nieces and nephews.
Darryl is proceeded in death by his mother and father and siblings, Bobby Messer, Carrol Messer and Lenora Dalrymple.
A visitation will be held at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home on Alcoa Road in Benton on Friday, December 30,2022 from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Hope, Arkansas.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital.

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Rosalind Doyle Triplett
Edmond, OK
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Sunday, January 1, 2023

Roy SEYMOUR
Longview, TX
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Thursday, December 29, 2022

My condolences to the family.

Roy Seymour and
Longview, TX
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Thursday, December 29, 2022

My condolences to the messer family.

Howard Thornton
Van Alstyne, TX
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Thursday, December 29, 2022

Many fond high school memories .
We will pray for family.

Enrique Scribner
Benton, AR
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Thursday, December 29, 2022

Sorry for the loss, will be praying for you

Pat Hotz
Heber Springs, AR
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Thursday, December 29, 2022

Joyce and Family, May our God comfort and bless each of you at this difficult time in the passing of Darryl. Love, Pat Hotz

Pat Hotz
Heber Springs, AR
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Thursday, December 29, 2022

Bridget White
Pangburn, AR
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Thursday, December 29, 2022

Sorry for your loss.

Carla (Purtle) Melcher
Dallas, TX
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Thursday, December 29, 2022

I was so sad to hear of Darrel’s passing. Have many wonderful memories of our growing up years in Hope. He was a cousin I always looked up to and admired. Words are inadequate at times like this but please know the entire family are all in my prayers. Love to all.

Donna Pennington
Star City, AR
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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

I am so sorry. Leigh Ann, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending lots of hugs and love.

Kay Workman
Pine Bluff, AR
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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

I’m so saddened to learn of Darryl’s death, he was such a kind ,friendly person. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Brenda Robinson
White Hall, AR
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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Joyce you have my condolences, for your loss of Darryl, he was a kind person, as I remember. Prayers are coming you way that you will get through this trying time. You and your family are in my prayers!

Michael Benton
Benton, AR
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

May the God of life comfort the family during this time of loss. May you be blessed with wonderful memories.

Connie Truhett
Russellville, AR
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

May God comfort you as only He can. Praying for His comfort for all your family.

Jan Hastings
Benton, AR
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Praying for you all that God will bless your family with His Comfort and peace.

Rebecca Barger
Benton, AR
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

My thoughts are with you all.

Billy and Cathy McLain
Bryant, AR
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

May God comfort you all in this time of loss.

Mark, Kelly, & Claire Burrus
Benton, AR
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

We are so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers for your family.

Mark Wall
Pine Bluff, AR
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

This world lost a wonderful,kind,gentle and humble human being. I have known him many years. He always had a smile on his face and a pat on my back and always say how are you doing my friend He will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to his lovely family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sherry Nossaman
BENTON, AR
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

May God provide special comfort to you and your family in the days ahead.

Blessings, Rob and Sherry Nossaman