James Lealon Messick

October 31, 1933 - July 31, 2020

James Lealon Messick was born October 31, 1933 and passed away July 31, 2020 at 86 years old. Visitation will be Sunday, August 2, at Prattville Memorial Chapel at 10:00 AM. A graveside service will follow at 11:00 AM with Lamar Helms officiating the service. James was the son of late Cecil and Louie Ella Messick. He was married to his late wife, Mary Messick, for fifty years. James worked in retail for forty years. After retirement, he ran a pressure washing business for ten years. James was a devoted husband and father, raising two sons. He enjoyed restoring classic cars and trucks along with several boats. Fishing was his passion and he would wet a hook at every opportunity. Following Christ as a Christian and a student of the Bible was his life. As a Veteran, he served in the Army in Korea. He is survived by two sons and their wives: James Gregory and Gail Messick; and Randall and Beth Messick. Grandchildren and spouses: Ellen Messick, Sarah and Andy Copland, Erin and Austin Quattrochi , Philip Lenox, and Amber Messick . Great Grandchildren: Eli, Freyja, Tucker and Rowan. Surviving brothers and sisters: Dorothy Armstrong; Louise Pender-Peters; Charles Messick; and Virgil Messick.