Messer on Family Tree Circles

My grandfather, Albert Messer, of Haywood Co., NC left his family when my dad, Ernest Messer, was a toddler; this would have been about 1925-26. He was never heard from again. Rumors are he was killed by a wild animal or he went to east TN & started another family; I lean toward the latter. If anyone has info I would be very appreciative. louetta24@aol.com. Ernestine Messer Mathis