Gene Messer

Gene Messer, 75, of Pea Ridge passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 in Rogers. He was born August 12, 1940 at Pea Ridge to Edgar "Red" Messer and Lennie Messer. Gene had lived in Booneville Human Development Center in Booneville, Ark. for 38 years until May 2010 when he moved to Rogers Health and Rehab. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Yvonne Spencer. Survivors are his twin brother, Dean Messer and wife Minta of Pea Ridge; two nephews, Mike Spencer of Pea Ridge and Fred Spencer and wife Ann of Washburn, Mo.; great-nephew, Shay Spencer and wife Kriss and children; great-niece Stephanie Spencer. Graveside services are set for 2 p.m. Friday, February 12 at Pea Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge. No Visitation. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Special Olympics of Arkansas, 2115 Main Street, North Little Rock, Ark. 72114. Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net.