Charlie Messer, 79, died May 17, 2012, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
He was born in Copperhill, Tenn., and lived in Vero Beach for 65 years, coming from his birthplace.
Survivors include his sons, Charles Waters, of Fort Pierce, Curtis Waters, of Lantana and Josh Messer, of Vero Beach; stepdaughters, Vonnie Dare, of Vero Beach, Jennifer Lynn, of Sebastian and Vickie Camacho, of Panama City; sister, Yvonne Whalen, of Vero Beach; former wife, Joyce A. Messer, of Vero Beach; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; and brothers, Frank Messer and Richard Messer.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association , Southeast Florida, 2701 N. Australian Ave., Suite 100, West Palm Beach, FL 33407.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. May 26 at Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach.
A service will be at 4 p.m. May 26 at the funeral home.
Interment will be in Winter Beach Cemetery.
A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.