R. Richard Messick Jr., 76

REHOBOTH BEACH - R. Richard Messick Jr. of Rehoboth Beach died Friday, June 22, 2007, at the Harbor Healthcare Center, Lewes. He was 76.

Mr. Messick was born Oct. 16, 1930, in Lewes, son of the late Ralph Richard Sr. and Margaret (Marvel) Messick.

He was a data processor for the DuPont Co. for many years.

Mr. Messick was an avid Blue Hen fan and for many years worked with the Rehoboth Beach Little League.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Presidential Honor Guard in Washington, D.C., following the war.

Mr. Messick was predeceased by his wife, Helen Jean Messick, in 2005; and his daughter, Nancy Lee, in 1971.

He is survived by his son, Richard W. Messick and his wife Lynda of Georgetown; a granddaughter, Samantha Melvin and her husband Joe of Georgetown; a grandson, Will Messick of Georgetown; a brother, Ted Messick of Rehoboth Beach; a sister, Shirley Carey of Milton; and a good friend, Bonnie Futcher of Rehoboth Beach.

Funeral services, with the Rev. Randy Booth officiating, will be at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Friends may call one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Epworth Methodist Cemetery, Rehoboth Beach.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alex"s Lemonade Stand Foundation, 333 Lancaster Ave., Suite 414, Wynnewood, PA 19096.