Bob Messenger

Memorial services for Bobby (Bob) Gene Messenger, 82 of Cookeville, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, January 17 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Floyd officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Mr. Messenger died Thursday morning, January 14, 2016 at his home in Cookeville. He was born February 2, 1933 in Monterey, TN to the late Ernest and Dovie Braddom Messenger. Mr. Messenger was a Korean War veteran having served in the US Army. He was retired from Russell Stover and formerly was employed with Sam's Club in Cookeville. Bob was an avid reader. He had a thirst for knowledge, especially for history. He loved being outdoors, working in the garden, bird watching or just enjoying nature. While serving in the Army, Bob developed a passion for boxing. His love for the sport continued throughout his life. He is survived by his companion, Bonnie Hall of Cookeville; daughter and son-in-law, Toni and Bob Rogal of Wixom, MI; granddaughters, Holly Dyer, Katie Dyer, Shelby Dyer, Hannah Poindexter; several grandsons; aunt, Hazel Burnett; and several cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three uncles, Jim, Homer, and Bill Messenger. Memorial contributions may be made to the Putnam County Animal Shelter, 2650 Gainesboro Grade, Cookeville, TN 38501.