Messenger, Robert R., Sr., 67, retired building maintenance mechanic for Southwestern Bell, passed away Friday, January 7, 2011. Memorial service, 1 p.m., Thursday, January 13, Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Preceded in death by mother, Ruby Randall. Survivors: son, Robert R. Messenger, Jr.; daughter, Dawn Celeste Messenger; grandchildren, Mercedez Lynn Messenger, Braxton Riley Eck, Lexi Bra'Awn Carol Eck, Jaxson Bradley Easton Eck, Xane Ridge Devereux Eck; brother, John William Messenger; dear friend, Carol Quirarte. Memorial established with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com.