Obituary for Allen Gene Messer (1974-2020)

Allen Gene Messer, age 46 of Louisville, formerly of Barbourville was born in Barbourville, KY on April 12, 1974 to the late Eva Lacefield and departed this life on December 1, 2020 in the Kings Daughters Hospital in Louisville, KY.  He was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed watching and playing Basketball, Spending time with his nieces and nephews, Cooking, making people smile, and going to church.

Allen was preceded in death by his mother: Eva Lacefield.

Allen is survived by his loving siblings: Melissa Turner and Jennifer Lacefield both of Barbourville, Christine Lacefield and Steven Lacefield of both of Louisville, and Donald Lacefield of Barbourville; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends to mourn his passing.

Funeral Services for Mr. Allen Messer will be conducted in the Barbourville Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Pam Reed officiating.  Burial will follow in the Gregory Cemetery with his Nephews serving as Pallbearers.  Barbourville Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Friends may call at the Barbourville Funeral Home Thursday from 12 Noon to the funeral hour at 2.  Due to the continuing COVID-19 Pandemic, and new regulations from our Governor gatherings will be limited to 25 people and all who attend will be required to wear face mask and practice Social Distancing.  Due to these regulations, we will have a Register outside under the porch for those who wish to stop by and sign.

To the loving family of Mr. Allen Messer, Larry, Gene, Doyle, and the staff of the Barbourville Funeral Home would like to offer our heartfelt sympathy and prayers during your time of bereavement.