Edward Ray Messenger

July 10, 1947 - December 31, 2018

Edward R. "Ed" Messenger Sr. age 71, of Amboy, formerly of Dixon, passed away Monday Dec. 31, 2018. He was born July 10, 1947 in Oregon the son of Everett and Cletus (Harmon) Messenger. He married Amanda (Rainey) Messenger on April 16, 1982 in Dixon. Ed enjoyed playing cards, Elvis, western and his wrestling. He retired from Plews-Edelmann's in Dixon after 25 years in 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers Bob, Harry, Bill and Dick Messenger and two sisters Vonn Smith and Pat Hoker. Ed is survived by his wife of 36 years, Amanda of Amboy: sons Ed (Justine) Messenger and Eric (Robyn) Messenger both of Oregon, step children, Anthony (Christy) Rainey of Little River, SC, Shaun (Maria) Rainey of Tabor City, NC, and Laura Pryor of Kill Devil Hills, NC, six grandchildren Malachi Messenger, Caitlin Messenger, Morgan and Alyssa Pryor, and Emmanual and Christian DaVilla. He is also survived by a sister Joyce Mayfield of Winter Haven, FL, and a brother Jim (Rita) Messenger of Conway, AR and special friend Chris Becker, A heartfelt thank you to Unity Hospice for the care and comfort they provided Ed. Visitation will be held on Saturday Jan. 5, 2019 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy. A fellowship meal will follow the visitation. Cremation rites will follow. A memorial has been established in his name for Unity Hospice of Rochelle.