Calling(s)

Thursday, December 12, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Hilltop Baptist Church

Friday, December 13, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Hilltop Baptist Church

Service

Friday, December 13, 10:00 AM Hilltop Baptist Church

Obituary

James Nathan "Nate Dogg" Messer, 38, of Rome City died unexpectedly Tuesday, December 10, 2019, in Wolcottville.

He was born December 13, 1980, in Kendallville to James and Sue (Messer) Combs. His parents survive in Rome City.

Nate Dogg was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He loved to play Bingo, foosball, the lottery, and enjoyed gambling. He dearly loved his nieces and nephews and always referred to them as his kids.

Also surviving are two sisters, Wanda (Eric) Barker of Leesburg and Rhonda (Randy Miller) Fugate of Rome City; six nieces, Natasha (Shane Himes) Fugate, Jaycee Moore, Aurora Keck, Jersee Himes, Scarlett Keck, and Hailee Ash; and five nephews, Tanner Fugate, Seth (Victoria) Keck, Kody (Ramona) Keck, Jaxon Jarrett, and Silas Keck.

Funeral services will be Friday, December 13, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Hilltop Baptist Church in Rome City with Pastor Larry Anglemyer, Sr. officiating. Burial will be at Orange Cemetery, Rome City.

Honorary pallbearers are Bob Keck, Shane Himes, Randy Miller, and Daniel Everage. Active pallbearers are Tanner Fugate, Seth Keck, Dakota Keck, Ricky Stidham, David Everage, and Curt Fugate.

Calling is Thursday, December 12, 2019, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the church and one hour prior to the service on Friday.

Preferred memorials are to the family for funeral expenses.

Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville is assisting the family with arrangements.

View a video tribute after Thursday and share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com