Richard Douglas âDickâ Messick, 74, a lifelong resident of Millsboro, Del., passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021. He was born May 7, 1946, son of the late Clifford Messick and Dorothy (Burton) Messick.
He was a graduate of Millsboro High School, in the Class of 1965. Messick worked in marine construction his whole life, and loved to work and build with his hands. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Messick was truly the most kind and loving man that someone could ever be blessed to know. His family said, âWhen you spoke to him, he gave you his undivided attention and really heard you. He had this amazingly, wonderful presence, and always made you feel important and loved. You never doubted his words, because you felt them as much as you heard them.â