Marvin Burton Messner, 84, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2026, at Mosaic Life Care in Maryville.
Burton was born on June 5, 1942, in Stanberry, Missouri, to the late Marvin and
Lavenia (Shuster) Messner.
On March 1, 1964, he married the love of his life, Leota “Darlene” Wilkinson.
Together they shared 60 years of marriage and were blessed with four children:
twin daughters Becky and Brenda, son Rod, and daughter Marcie. Darlene preceded
him in death on June 5, 2024.
Throughout his life, Burton was a dedicated and hardworking man. He was
involved in farming, worked for the Missouri Department of Transportation, and
owned and operated Messner Plumbing in Stanberry.
A faithful servant of the Lord, Burton served as a deacon and was an active
member of each church community where he and Darlene lived, including Stanberry
Baptist Church, Savannah Avenue Baptist Church, and most recently, Laura Street
Baptist Church in Maryville.
In addition to his wife, Burton was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin
and Lavenia Messner; his in-laws, Rex and Lillie Wilkinson; his sister and
brother-in-law, Sharon (Ronnie) Graham; and his brother-in-law, Jerry (Cathy)
Wilkinson.
He is lovingly survived by his children, Becky Ross; Brenda (Rick) Davis; Rod
(Marci) Messner; and Marcie (Phillip) McIntyre. He also leaves behind his
cherished grandchildren, Kacie (Brian) Wolff, Korey Ross, Kevin Ross, Rene
(Colby) Griffith, Raven (Quinton) Kolbeck, Rachel Davis, Dakota Messner, Jessi
Messner, Peyton Messner, Mateo Messner, Delainey McIntyre, and Dylan McIntyre.
He is also survived by his sister, Sandra McGuire; his brother-in-law, Dave
(Connie) Wilkinson; and many other relatives and dear friends.
In accordance with Burton's wishes, his body has been cremated under the care
of Hann Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2026, at
Laura Street Baptist Church in Maryville, Missouri. Visitation with the family
will take place from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. A private family
inurnment will follow at High Ridge Cemetery in Stanberry, Missouri.
Memorial contributions may be made to Three Rivers Hospice, 3901 Beck Road,
Suite C, St. Joseph, MO 64506.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hann Funeral Home, Grant City, Missouri
(andrewshannfuneralhome.com)
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