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Obituary

Derek Alan Messerly, 30, of Wheeling, WV passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 4th, 2019.

Derek was born on January 2nd, 1989 in Wheeling, WV to Clarissa (Tracy) Neff. He was adopted by Daniel and Marcy Messerly (Whipkey) at the age of five. He graduated from Indian Creek High School in 2007 where he was a part of the wrestling team. Derek then went on to enlist in the United States Army.

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I am staying at the Children's Home of Wheeling and Derek will be greatly missed; he was a great staff and really help…
I am staying at the Children's Home of Wheeling and Derek will be greatly missed; he was a great s…
I am staying at the Children's Home of Wheeling and Derek will b…
Derek always made me laugh. He was so anal about his hair cuts! It was so obvious how much he loved his children. I …
Derek always made me laugh. He was so anal about his hair cuts! It was so obvious how much he lov…
Derek always made me laugh. He was so anal about his hair cuts!…

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Born

January 2nd, 1989
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Graduated from high school

2007
Indian Creek High School, Park Drive, Wintersville, OH

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Cause of death

Suicide

Method of disposition

Cremation

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