Messenger
Ronald Lee “Batman” Messenger, 77, passed away in Bridgeport on Feb. 18, 2026.
He was born on Dec. 9, 1948, to Zelma and Loyd Messenger in Denton, and was the youngest of five boys. He attended Bridgeport High School and thereafter began working for Mitchell Energy, where he earned the nickname that stuck with him for the rest of his life. After retiring from Mitchell (then Devon Energy), he moved to the Philippines for several years and then returned to Bridgeport.
While his kids were growing up he enjoyed coaching soccer, and in his later years, he enjoyed raising his chickens, buying them donut holes every morning. There was never a dull moment around Batman and one never knew what he might say.
Batman is survived by his son, Tommy Messenger and wife, Jodi Messenger of Paradise; and daughter, Kavina Messenger of North Carolina. He had three grandchildren, Jana Brewer and husband, Austin Brewer of Decatur, Andrew Messenger of Paradise, and Braden Agnew of Virginia. He enjoyed visiting his numerous nieces and nephews at the annual family reunion.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Jackie, Scottie, Mickey and Bill Messenger.
No services are currently planned.
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