Rocky Joe Messina, 67, of Hot Springs, died Thursday. He was born on July 23, 1946 in Pine Bluff, the son of Charles and Josephine Messina. On December 15, 1966, he was married to Linda Bennett.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Charles "Buddy" Messina. Survivors include his wife, Linda Messina; son, Randy and Jennifer Messina, all of Hot Springs; daughter, Angela Taylor of Benton; his grandson, Wyatt Messina; one sister and brother-in-law, Marie and G.C Watts of Little Rock; nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Memorial services will be 3 p.m., Sunday, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Hot Springs with Bro. David Steele officiating. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

Published January 4, 2014