Alvin Van Messick

September 27, 1932 - November 3, 2017

Alvin "Van" Messick, age 85, of Laurel, passed away at The Country Rest Home in Greenwood on November 3, 2017. He is the son of the late Harlan and Reba Messick. Van was a retired U.S.D.A. Food Inspector. He is survived by his sons; Alvin Messick, and Eric Messick, and his brother Joe Messick. He is also survived by five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Van is preceded in death by his loving wife Bernice Messick. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West Street, Laurel, Delaware. A viewing will be held from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Reverend Roland Tice will officiate. Interment will follow in Line Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in Mr. Messick's memory to: Compassionate Care Hospice, 20165 Office Circle, Suite 2, Georgetown, Delaware 19947. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hsdfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel.