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Donald L. "Copperhead" Messamore

August 2, 1952 — April 26, 2018

Copperhead, also known as Donald Messamore, left this world on April 26, 2018 to be met at the pearly gates of heaven by his mother, Jean, his father, Leroy, and his beloved dog, Poo.



He will be sorely missed by his daughters, Victoria & Toni, of whom he was exceptionally proud, a stepdaughter, Lana Jo, three beloved granddaughters, Brooke, Brittaney and Sophie, and by his long-time companion, Mary Rhye. Copperhead did not have siblings but grew up with cousins that were closer than siblings who shared a unique and unbreakable bond.



He was a farmer, proud member of the UMWA as a coal miner, reclaimer of land, professional bulldozer operator and master logger by trade. He prided himself as dragline operator of the “Queen Mary”, largest operating drag line at the time. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, UK basketball, four wheeling, making up conspiracy theories, strawberry pie and trading lies with the gentlemen of Hopkins County.



Copperhead will be remembered for his amazing prowess as a 2nd baseman, his renowned lack of patience and "come apart" fits as well as his outrageous yet entertaining lies.



We can all relax in knowing he has made his last sarcastic and highly inappropriate comment!



Visitation for Copperhead will be Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 1:00 PM until the Memorial Service hour at 4:00 PM at Beshear Funeral Home, Dawson Springs, KY. Services will be officiated by Brother Brad Giffin. Thoughts and prayers are appreciated from those outside of the immediate area and unable to attend.



In lieu of flowers and gifts the family requests donations be made to the Linda E. White Hospice House. Many families receive incredible support from this exceptional facility and staff. You may use this link https://www.deaconess.com/For-You/Donors-and-Volunteers/Give-Now .

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

1:00 - 4:00 pm (Central time)

Beshear Funeral Home

, Dawson Springs, KY 42408

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Service

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

4:00 - 5:00 pm (Central time)

Beshear Funeral Home

, Dawson Springs, KY 42408

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