Roy Rogers Messer Jr. (Roger), 57, of San Antonio, FL, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family and loved ones, Friday, November 24th, 2023. Roger was born April 23rd, 1966, in Winter Haven, FL to his parents, Janet Theo Graves and Roy Rogers Messer Sr. Roger attended Auburndale High School (Class of 84), and Traviss Technical College where he obtained a degree in IT. He went on to have two children, Brittany & Brian with former spouse. Throughout his life, he worked in the distribution field as an independent contractor and vendor for over thirty years. Rogers love for music ran deep and began at a very young age, following in his mothers footsteps. He had a passion for Bluegrass and was a talented, self-taught banjo musician. Throughout his years, you could catch him pickin at a local Bluegrass festival or jammin with his friends. Roger loved and cherished time with his children. During their younger years, he spent his time coaching, attending, and supporting their various sporting events as nothing brought him more joy than seeing them pursue their passions. Roger married Terri Levine-Messer on July 24, 2014. The two of them committed themselves to each other in the presence of the Lord on the beach in St. Petersburg, FL. He enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers, and attending Tampa Bay Rays Games. Roger was a member of New Walk Church of Zephyrhills, Fl. He devoted his days to serving our Lord on his worship team and being the best husband, father, family man and friend that he could be. He had a heart of gold and will be missed dearly. He is survived by wife, Terri Levine-Messer of San Antonio, Fl; daughter Brittany (Guy) Reyes of Pensacola, Fl; son Brian (Meghan) Messer of Bartow, Fl; stepdaughter Marissa Rivera of Land O Lakes, Fl; stepson Troy Rivera of Wesley Chapel, Fl; four grandchildren Mason Messer, Tatum Messer, Alexander and Genevieve Reyes; siblings Jimmy Messer, Tammy (Gary) Mosley & Sammy (Tammy) Messer; brother by choice and best friend Jimmie White, along with numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and his two dogs Oshi and Brady. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Messer Sr. and Janet Graves. Rogers family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of the staff at Baycare Cancer Center in Tampa, Fl, and all of the family and friends who have supported Roger throughout his battle. Services for Roy Rogers Messer Jr. will be held on Friday December 1st, 2023 at New Walk Church, 35008 SR 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33541. Doors will open at 11am, and the service will begin at 11:30. Memorial Donation Memorial Service Friday, December 1, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM New Walk Church 35008 SR 54 Zephyrhills, FL 33541